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Page 1: ...ly 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: ... could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or dilch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction coufd 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 I11 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to...

Page 3: ... in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the aboveqs required by law Section 4442 of the California Pubtic 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 REPA1R PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY O...

Page 4: ...creen 18 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 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 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front4o Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 16 Blade Replac...

Page 5: ...CHING CLOSE OUT PLATE KIT once installed lets 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 t0 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameterwater4...

Page 6: ... 3 16 x 3 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 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Manual Mulcher Plate Steering Boot Parts Bag t Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Bolts Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Center lock Nuts 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Gau...

Page 7: ...on shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 t6 hex bolt and locknuto Tighten securely_ IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL o Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide steering whee...

Page 8: ...harging DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS TERMINAL _t ACCESS DOOR t LOCK FLAT WASHER WASHER HEX NUT b lil NEGATIVE BLACK _ CABLE POSITIVE RED CABLE FIGo 2 HEX BOLT INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove cardboard packing on seat pan P ace seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replaci...

Page 9: ...ation of optional grass catcher accessory DEFLECTOR _ _ SHIELD LATCH HOOKS FIG 6 v CHECKLIS7 BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRA CTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BES T PERFORMA NCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT _OLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST Ail _ssembly instructions have been completed v No rem aining loose parts in carton Battery is property oreoared and char...

Page 10: ...4 CAUTION OR FORWARD WARNING OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OFF CLUTCH FAST SLOW LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL X CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED HIGH L LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ... the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and ofL THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for decfutching and brak_ ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and directio...

Page 12: ...hift lever Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral N position o Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired posi lion Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement IMPORTANT BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE STOPPING See Fig 8 MOWER BLADES Move attachme...

Page 13: ...TARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 15 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the 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 not ...

Page 14: ...e load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass wt_en it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps_ Allow grass to dr before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and oroper dis charge of material Regulate ground specs by select ing a lo...

Page 15: ...bs maximum De nol ovmlighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 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 will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section ...

Page 16: ...own Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securefy 30 35 FL Lbso torque _ IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced BLADE MANDREL FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER _ _ HEX BOLT GRADE 8 A GRADE S HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD TRAILING EDGE ...

Page 17: ..._o0 c 30 _ 20 _ 10 _ 0n 10_ 20 30 _ 40 _ TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 14 ILnTIES NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting incold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oii Change the oil after...

Page 18: ... 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 CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE PLATE FOAM ...

Page 19: ... carburetor replacement is required With engine co01 remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fue line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG 18 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc_ of all foreign matter Keep finished...

Page 20: ...t 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 o Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN A...

Page 21: ... 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 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 ta...

Page 22: ...ationary idler and cfutching idler o Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep erso o 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 BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 25 Your tractor i...

Page 23: ...leo 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 iocal parts deafer_ Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 29 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig ...

Page 24: ...essary 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 cable clamp screw and puIt cable back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig ...

Page 25: ...on With throttle control tever in slow 4_ position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain I200 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...

Page 26: ...tS IMPORTANT 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 o o D...

Page 27: ... es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter I Depress clutch brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check atl wiring 7 Check replace ignilion swilch 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Contact an authorized service centeddepartment t Recharge or replace b...

Page 28: ... 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery ceil s 2 Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Fauity alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 3 4 CORRECTION I Check wiring switches and connections I not corrected contact an authorized service canted department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade boil 2 Level mower deck 3 Cl...

Page 29: ...GING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED I LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT ALTERNATOR 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM DIODE I 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF 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 TH...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 ELECTRICAL 25 33 31 9 I 30 I ...

Page 31: ... 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 t 4 Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam t 4 20 Harness BulLight_ Socket w 4152J Light Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition 4 Position Nut Ignition Cover Ignitfon Switch Key Molded Craftsman H...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 115 1 60 37 14 37 20 53 23 37 55 54 57 74 14 32 ...

Page 33: ... P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 I6 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 Thdrok 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Pivot Bracket Assembly RH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 DRIVE 57 2i 75 37 121 118 34 ...

Page 35: ...5090 Cap Parking Brake Red 81 156049 Bracket Transaxle 82 123782X Keeper Belt L H 83 19171216 Bolt 84 145643 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 85 50360 Bearing Nylon 86 71208 Washer 87 19212016 Roti Pin 88 12000008 Pulley Idler Flat 89 154886 Bolt 90 124346X Spacer Split 395 x 59 96 4497H Keeper Belt Idler Foo Proof 112 19091210 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 113 127285X Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 116...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 _ 39 _ _ _ _ j 4t Cb 40 25 J 68 36 ...

Page 37: ...1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Axle 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 Screw Hex Socket Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13t32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Rolto 3f8 16 x 3f4 Pi...

Page 38: ...asher 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 Bushing Snap Btk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoufder 5 16 18 Unc Nut Lock Hex ...

Page 39: ...54515 154516 159806 159807 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 42 Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Insert Hood Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Mulching Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 9 tl 39 KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122...

Page 40: ..._EpAIF_ PA_J_BAcTO_ _ AOOF t NU_IB_ _ 39 _9 _5 _0 ...

Page 41: ...42E707 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 Boft 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 Thdrot 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Arresto...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 MOWER LIFT _ 25 2423 5 49 13 I 19 I 32 4 12 6 19 13 30 50 3 26 6 5 20 7 8 15 161718 20 42 ...

Page 43: ...iner Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BlkZinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 STD624008 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Spring 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 G 25 2876H Spring 2 1 8 26 76020308 Pin cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 t26971X Rod Adj Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 t6 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8q6 30 150233 T...

Page 44: ...REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 MOWER DECK _ _ 40 34 33 32 102 105 106 113 111 21 2 16 18 t8 21 22 23 24 25 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...auge 1t8 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 119 Rod Pivot with Nibs 121 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 128 Guard Mandrel L H 129 Retainer t30 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 131 Washer Hardened 132 Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake 133943 155046 122052X 14O086 141043 149846 144200 142427 131870 127847 I2t748X 12000029 128903 127845 ...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 930 057A 23 35 J 47 9OO 13 77 29 t5 90 79 43 150 42 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 Sea 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 4 7900...

Page 48: ...R MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 615 552A 615 q_ 220 _ 23o 32 868 42 _ _ 41 40 35 36 12 34 33 819 534 642 _ 165 643 601 601 525 524 0 523 842 535 445 235 537 161 48 ...

Page 49: ... STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 0 1 1358 GASKET SET 1861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 1 1121 CARBURETOR KIT 859 95 394 104 103 _119 468 434 392 117 332 Q 75 188 1006 334 851 93 356 51 51A 51 52 232 _ 202 257 54 205 0 634 52 726 i 337 635 383 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 783 801 802 653 544 209A 311 803 209 201 414 207 307 50 ...

Page 51: ...17 259560 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 8 7A 22 3O5 881 304 1 i058OWNER SMANUALI _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL i 10 i 9 LABEL KITI 305 308A 3O8 306 307 306A 307 3O5 51 ...

Page 52: ...A 32 94671 Screw Connecting Rod 220 33 390420 Valve Exhaust 222 34 261528 Valve Intake 224 35 65906 Spring Valve Intake 36 26828 Spring Valve Exhaust 40 221596 Retainer Valve Intake 41 292260 Retainer Valve Exhaust 42 494553 Keeper Valve 45 261368 Tappet Valve 46 213520 Gear Cam 50 213290 Manifold Intake 51 271412 Gasket Carburetor Mounting 51A 281411 Spacer Carburetor 52 270884 Gasket Intake Mani...

Page 53: ...gneto 803 497604 Housing Starter 334 94731 Screw Seres 819 94675 Screw Hex Head 337 802592 Plug Spark 842 270920 Seal Cap 356 494705 Wire Stop 847 495715 Tube Assembly Oil 358 491856 Gasket Set 851 493880 Terminal Cable 363 19203 Flywheel Puller 858 270989 Diaphragm Carburetor 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 859 271025 Gasket Pump 387 280197 Body Pump 860 261358 Spring Diaphragm 392 261395 Spring Diap...

Page 54: ...SE C NOTES 54 ...

Page 55: ...AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX iiiiiiiii i iiiiii ii iiiii iiiii i iiii ii _ _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I _ _ A 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: ...ll 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 Ali parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Steres WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 ENGINE MODEL NO 42E707 1631 01 PART NUM...

Page 57: ...ly 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 58: ... could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or dilch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction coufd 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 I11 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to...

Page 59: ... in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the aboveqs required by law Section 4442 of the California Pubtic 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 REPA1R PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY O...

Page 60: ...creen 18 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 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 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front4o Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 16 Blade Replac...

Page 61: ...CHING CLOSE OUT PLATE KIT once installed lets 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 t0 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameterwater4...

Page 62: ... 3 16 x 3 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 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Manual Mulcher Plate Steering Boot Parts Bag t Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Bolts Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Center lock Nuts 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Gau...

Page 63: ...on shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 t6 hex bolt and locknuto Tighten securely_ IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL o Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide steering whee...

Page 64: ...harging DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS TERMINAL _t ACCESS DOOR t LOCK FLAT WASHER WASHER HEX NUT b lil NEGATIVE BLACK _ CABLE POSITIVE RED CABLE FIGo 2 HEX BOLT INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove cardboard packing on seat pan P ace seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replaci...

Page 65: ...ation of optional grass catcher accessory DEFLECTOR _ _ SHIELD LATCH HOOKS FIG 6 v CHECKLIS7 BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRA CTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BES T PERFORMA NCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT _OLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST Ail _ssembly instructions have been completed v No rem aining loose parts in carton Battery is property oreoared and char...

Page 66: ...4 CAUTION OR FORWARD WARNING OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OFF CLUTCH FAST SLOW LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL X CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED HIGH L LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...

Page 67: ... the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and ofL THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for decfutching and brak_ ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and directio...

Page 68: ...hift lever Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral N position o Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired posi lion Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement IMPORTANT BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE STOPPING See Fig 8 MOWER BLADES Move attachme...

Page 69: ...TARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 15 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the 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 not ...

Page 70: ...e load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass wt_en it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps_ Allow grass to dr before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and oroper dis charge of material Regulate ground specs by select ing a lo...

Page 71: ...bs maximum De nol ovmlighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 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 will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section ...

Page 72: ...own Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securefy 30 35 FL Lbso torque _ IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced BLADE MANDREL FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER _ _ HEX BOLT GRADE 8 A GRADE S HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD TRAILING EDGE ...

Page 73: ..._o0 c 30 _ 20 _ 10 _ 0n 10_ 20 30 _ 40 _ TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 14 ILnTIES NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting incold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oii Change the oil after...

Page 74: ... 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 CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE PLATE FOAM ...

Page 75: ... carburetor replacement is required With engine co01 remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fue line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG 18 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc_ of all foreign matter Keep finished...

Page 76: ...t 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 o Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN A...

Page 77: ... 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 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 ta...

Page 78: ...ationary idler and cfutching idler o Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep erso o 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 BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 25 Your tractor i...

Page 79: ...leo 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 iocal parts deafer_ Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 29 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig ...

Page 80: ...essary 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 cable clamp screw and puIt cable back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig ...

Page 81: ...on With throttle control tever in slow 4_ position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain I200 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...

Page 82: ...tS IMPORTANT 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 o o D...

Page 83: ... es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter I Depress clutch brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check atl wiring 7 Check replace ignilion swilch 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Contact an authorized service centeddepartment t Recharge or replace b...

Page 84: ... 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery ceil s 2 Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Fauity alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 3 4 CORRECTION I Check wiring switches and connections I not corrected contact an authorized service canted department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade boil 2 Level mower deck 3 Cl...

Page 85: ...GING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED I LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT ALTERNATOR 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM DIODE I 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF 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 TH...

Page 86: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 ELECTRICAL 25 33 31 9 I 30 I ...

Page 87: ... 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 t 4 Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam t 4 20 Harness BulLight_ Socket w 4152J Light Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition 4 Position Nut Ignition Cover Ignitfon Switch Key Molded Craftsman H...

Page 88: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 115 1 60 37 14 37 20 53 23 37 55 54 57 74 14 32 ...

Page 89: ... P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 I6 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 Thdrok 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Pivot Bracket Assembly RH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert...

Page 90: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 DRIVE 57 2i 75 37 121 118 34 ...

Page 91: ...5090 Cap Parking Brake Red 81 156049 Bracket Transaxle 82 123782X Keeper Belt L H 83 19171216 Bolt 84 145643 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 85 50360 Bearing Nylon 86 71208 Washer 87 19212016 Roti Pin 88 12000008 Pulley Idler Flat 89 154886 Bolt 90 124346X Spacer Split 395 x 59 96 4497H Keeper Belt Idler Foo Proof 112 19091210 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 113 127285X Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 116...

Page 92: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 _ 39 _ _ _ _ j 4t Cb 40 25 J 68 36 ...

Page 93: ...1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Axle 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 Screw Hex Socket Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13t32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Rolto 3f8 16 x 3f4 Pi...

Page 94: ...asher 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 Bushing Snap Btk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoufder 5 16 18 Unc Nut Lock Hex ...

Page 95: ...54515 154516 159806 159807 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 42 Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Insert Hood Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Mulching Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 9 tl 39 KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122...

Page 96: ..._EpAIF_ PA_J_BAcTO_ _ AOOF t NU_IB_ _ 39 _9 _5 _0 ...

Page 97: ...42E707 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 Boft 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 Thdrot 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Arresto...

Page 98: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 MOWER LIFT _ 25 2423 5 49 13 I 19 I 32 4 12 6 19 13 30 50 3 26 6 5 20 7 8 15 161718 20 42 ...

Page 99: ...iner Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BlkZinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 STD624008 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Spring 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 G 25 2876H Spring 2 1 8 26 76020308 Pin cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 t26971X Rod Adj Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 t6 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8q6 30 150233 T...

Page 100: ...REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 MOWER DECK _ _ 40 34 33 32 102 105 106 113 111 21 2 16 18 t8 21 22 23 24 25 27 44 ...

Page 101: ...auge 1t8 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 119 Rod Pivot with Nibs 121 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 128 Guard Mandrel L H 129 Retainer t30 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 131 Washer Hardened 132 Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake 133943 155046 122052X 14O086 141043 149846 144200 142427 131870 127847 I2t748X 12000029 128903 127845 ...

Page 102: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 930 057A 23 35 J 47 9OO 13 77 29 t5 90 79 43 150 42 46 ...

Page 103: ...090 29 780072 Washer Thrust 77 788078A 30 780108 Washer Thrust 31 780001 Washer 79 792144 32 792001 O Ring 81 786081 33 788095 Sea 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 4 7900...

Page 104: ...R MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 615 552A 615 q_ 220 _ 23o 32 868 42 _ _ 41 40 35 36 12 34 33 819 534 642 _ 165 643 601 601 525 524 0 523 842 535 445 235 537 161 48 ...

Page 105: ... STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 0 1 1358 GASKET SET 1861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 1 1121 CARBURETOR KIT 859 95 394 104 103 _119 468 434 392 117 332 Q 75 188 1006 334 851 93 356 51 51A 51 52 232 _ 202 257 54 205 0 634 52 726 i 337 635 383 49 ...

Page 106: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 783 801 802 653 544 209A 311 803 209 201 414 207 307 50 ...

Page 107: ...17 259560 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 1631 01 8 7A 22 3O5 881 304 1 i058OWNER SMANUALI _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL i 10 i 9 LABEL KITI 305 308A 3O8 306 307 306A 307 3O5 51 ...

Page 108: ...A 32 94671 Screw Connecting Rod 220 33 390420 Valve Exhaust 222 34 261528 Valve Intake 224 35 65906 Spring Valve Intake 36 26828 Spring Valve Exhaust 40 221596 Retainer Valve Intake 41 292260 Retainer Valve Exhaust 42 494553 Keeper Valve 45 261368 Tappet Valve 46 213520 Gear Cam 50 213290 Manifold Intake 51 271412 Gasket Carburetor Mounting 51A 281411 Spacer Carburetor 52 270884 Gasket Intake Mani...

Page 109: ...gneto 803 497604 Housing Starter 334 94731 Screw Seres 819 94675 Screw Hex Head 337 802592 Plug Spark 842 270920 Seal Cap 356 494705 Wire Stop 847 495715 Tube Assembly Oil 358 491856 Gasket Set 851 493880 Terminal Cable 363 19203 Flywheel Puller 858 270989 Diaphragm Carburetor 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 859 271025 Gasket Pump 387 280197 Body Pump 860 261358 Spring Diaphragm 392 261395 Spring Diap...

Page 110: ...SE C NOTES 54 ...

Page 111: ...AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX iiiiiiiii i iiiiii ii iiiii iiiii i iiii ii _ _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I _ _ A 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 112: ...ll 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 Ali parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Steres WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259560 ENGINE MODEL NO 42E707 1631 01 PART NUM...

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