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Page 1: ...mbly 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...

Page 2: ...bankments The mower could suddenly tum over ifa 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 Do not try to stabilize t...

Page 3: ...30 MIN CCA 240 CASE SIZE U1R BLADE BOLT TORQUE 30 35 FT LBS In the state of California the above is reauired by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar l...

Page 4: ...Air Fiter 18 Air Screen 18 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 30 47 Starting 14 Storage 25 F Filter Air Filter 17 18 Fuel 17 18 Fuel Type 13 S...

Page 5: ...u 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...

Page 6: ...we td Nuts 10 _ _1 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge _ 1 4 20X3 4 _ _ t 2 Washer _ _ 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge _m_1 2 Lo 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Mulcher Plate Steering Video Wheel Cassette...

Page 7: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256563 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 653 783 803 311 801 802 209A 209 201 267 265 259 414 206 5O...

Page 8: ...ADJUSTMENT BOLT LARGE FLAT WASHER LOCKWASHER FiG 3 SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HO...

Page 9: ...E DEFLECTOR SHIELD HOOKS FIG 6 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSU RE I HAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACT ON FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW...

Page 10: ...FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE UNLOCKED MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT C...

Page 11: ...ntrolling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for clutclling and braking the tract or and starting the engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the m...

Page 12: ...rowning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas 12 CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s posi...

Page 13: ...HECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 15 The engine in your tractor has been shioued from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap di...

Page 14: ...ture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is...

Page 15: ...st 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 man...

Page 16: ...HEX BOLT GRADE 8 _ A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 12 The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on...

Page 17: ...g 15 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG Be sure tractor is on level _urface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in...

Page 18: ...season or after every 100 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 17 The fuel filte...

Page 19: ...ey Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spnng Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by re...

Page 20: ...ent nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusti...

Page 21: ...r and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transa le pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around en...

Page 22: ...HEEL ONLY FIG 26 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 27 _ CAUTION Lead a id batteries gener J _ ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame J _1_ and smoking materials away from bat J teries Always...

Page 23: ...NNECTOR FIG 28 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...

Page 24: ...1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make finat adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position With throttle contro...

Page 25: ...REVENT 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 U...

Page 26: ...tion 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 refill tank with fresh gasoline an...

Page 27: ...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 Engine ihr...

Page 28: ...SERVICE NOTES 28...

Page 29: ...BROWN _L BLACK IGHTS 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 _ NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS O REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOT...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256563 ELECTRICAL 22 21 I 42 41 I l I 26 4O 3O x x I I l I...

Page 31: ...ex 1 4 20 Tube Tray Battery Clamp Hose Bolt Btr Front 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Holddown Battery Dash Mount Nut _ush Nylon Battery Front 1 4 Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 Harness Li...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256563 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES J I 26 47 14 26 33 10 25 26 18 6 28 58 12 53 60 34 26 14 32...

Page 33: ...x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinne rman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2 Type TT Screw Machine Thd Roll 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC Hood Assemb y Bumper Hood Plate Mtg Ba...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256563 DRIVE 84 13 110113 87 21 75 51 5 110 6 62 34 37 26 53 I 27 34...

Page 35: ...sembly 49 123205X Retainer Belt 50 STD523715 Bolt 51 STD541437 52 STD541431 53 105710X 55 105709X 56 STD523712 57 130801 58 127274X 59 140312 61 1749O612 62 8883R 63 140186 64 71170764 65 STD551143 66...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256563 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 _ _ _ _ 11 39 c L 44 _ _ 8 27 j17 40 29 25 3 11 40 14 s 17 il 28 3O 36...

Page 37: ...nk Drag Sol Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3 8 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bolt Hex 5 8 11 Unc X 3 1 2 Locknut Flange 5 8 11 Unc Pin Axle 5 8 X 1 55 1 54 Lg Shaft Asm Strg Private Label Washer...

Page 38: ...t Mounting Switch Bushing Snap B k Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt NOTE 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 21 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5...

Page 39: ...927 8 145245 9 128314 10 150333 11 137537 12 4900J 13 146046 14 150678 Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Insert Hood Decal Mower Qc System Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Deca Battery...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256563 ENGINE 27 3 14 81 25 32 31 40 39 34 I 6 I 12 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 4O...

Page 41: ...o 42A707 Type No 1624 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...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256563 MOWER LIFT 28 27 26 23 11 49 19 i 3O 13 6 7 8 5 13 32 32 19 20 20 161 718 20 42...

Page 43: ...ner with Plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nyton Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256563 MOWER DECK 73 52 58 34 33 32 25 26 27...

Page 45: ...Rod Hinge 105 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 25 106 Washer Spacer 111 Pulley Mandrel 112 Nut Flanged Toplock 9 16 113 Bolt 114 Fastner Christmas Tree 115 Pulley Idler Flat 116 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge 117 N...

Page 46: ...AIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256563 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 930 057 0 _ L _ 29 68 34 8 7 67 35 150 47 31 18 35 52 29 3O 70 53 13 15 4 69 11 69 56 46 26 4 45 43 65 57 59 6O 34 31 _ 48 42A...

Page 47: ...ng Retainer 76 780090 29 780072 Washer Thrust 77 788078A 30 780108 Washer Thrust 31 780001 Washer 79 792144 32 792001 O Ring 81 786081 33 788095 Seat Sauare Cut 34 780105A Bushing Flanged 82 786082 35...

Page 48: ...DEL NUMBER 917 256563 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 r_ 24 634A _ 552A 615 q_ 552 220 _ 2ao 219 615 868 _ _40 35 219A 534 642 i 18 15 601 523 I 842 422 284A 525 524 3 _...

Page 49: ...IR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256563 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 108 104 103 102 51 51A 52 232 202 257 54 205 634 52 78 468 _332 Q 7s 188 1006 334 _363 482 37 38...

Page 50: ...teering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 3 8 iock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering wheel ins...

Page 51: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 256563 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 3 _ 22 _ _ oo _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL _5 1019 LABEL KIT I 305 307 308A...

Page 52: ...Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Intake Spring Valve Exhaust Retainer Valve Intake Retainer Valve Exhaust Keeper Valve Tappet Valve Gear Cam Manifold Intake Gasket Carburetor Mounting Space...

Page 53: ...ug Spark 858 270989 Diaphragm Carburetor 356 494705 Wire Stop 859 271025 Gasket Pump 358 491850 Gasket Set 860 261358 Spring Diaphragm 363 19203 Flywheel Pul er 861 393397 Repair Kit Pump 383 89838 Wr...

Page 54: ...SERVICE NOTES ir i 54...

Page 55: ...UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX 1 Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns grad...

Page 56: ...ur tractor 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 Se...

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