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Summary of Contents for 917.258534

Page 1: ...on _ Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments _ Repair Parts G_L_T_O _ Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CAL...

Page 2: ...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 o Do not try to st...

Page 3: ...working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by taw Section 4442 of the California Pubiic Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on fed...

Page 4: ...Screen 19 Cooling Fins Engine 19 Oil Change 8 Oil Level 13 18 Oil Type t 8 Preparation 3 Repair Parts 50_55 Starting 15 Storage 27 F Filters Air 19 Fuel 20 Fue Type 14 Storage 27 Fuse 25 G Gauge Wheel...

Page 5: ...or bag clippings bagger optional without changing b_ades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manuat RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and...

Page 6: ...f 2 Lock Washers I0 _ _z O 2 Washers i i 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge _ i 2 Wetd Nuts t0 _ Parts packed separately in carton Seat l t I Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel Steering Manua Boot m Video Cassette 1 IP...

Page 7: ...cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large fiat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of s...

Page 8: ...TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Sen ice and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in t...

Page 9: ...NG CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 arnps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and ti...

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

Page 11: ...mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL Used fo...

Page 12: ...en 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 CAUTION A...

Page 13: ...freewheel contro_ knob out and hold in position by inse_ting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod Do not push or tow tractor a_ more than two 2 MPH o To reengage transmission reverse abov...

Page 14: ...g removed from hydraulic drive system Move motion control lever to neutral N position Shut off engine and set parking brake Engage transmission bv placing freewheel control in driving position See TO...

Page 15: ...ndesirable 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 se...

Page 16: ...ECOMMENDATIONS 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 inst...

Page 17: ...wn Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRA_LING EDGE FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER HEX BOLT GRADE 8 _ _ _ ___ __ _ A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN...

Page 18: ...require servicing contact your near_ est authorized service center department ENGINE LUBR_CATmON Only use high quality detergent oi rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Seiect the oil s...

Page 19: ...tapping gently on flat su flace Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s iMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE U...

Page 20: ...carburetor replacement is required o With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel fifter in position in fuei line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are...

Page 21: ...oll belt off engine pulley o Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring o Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms...

Page 22: ...BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT UNKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mow...

Page 23: ...am nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1_3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is stil gre...

Page 24: ...ion TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMIS SI...

Page 25: ...der is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 32 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector o Stand in lront of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off o...

Page 26: ...ke final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutrat N position Move throttle control tever to slow position With finger rotate and hold throttle tever against idle speed...

Page 27: ...VENT 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 USI...

Page 28: ...See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 8 Contact an authorized service center department Cutting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 3 Build up of grass leaves and t...

Page 29: ...uI_ alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission dudng shipment or servicing 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW...

Page 30: ...SERVnCE NOTES 3O...

Page 31: ...ON TWIN CYL ENGINES CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC 3600 RPM BLUE ql 2B VOLTS AC M_N 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM D_SCONNECTED LIGHT _NG SYSTEM OUTPUT DIODE _ALTERNATOR 6 AMP AC 3600 RPM _ 4 j 14 VOLTS A...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 258534 ELECTRICAL 33 32 20 26 40 6 I t 32...

Page 33: ...udes 4t52J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 1 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 108824X Fuse 30Amp 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 t21305X Switch Plunger...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR _ MODEL NUMBER 917 258534 CNASSlS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 12 14 31 53 51 3 52 55 37 14 54 57 60 74 3 3 3 3 34...

Page 35: ...Carriage 3 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille PiL Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille wlOlips MS 558 Lens Grille...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 17 258534 DRIVE 77 16 84100 100 27 55 36...

Page 37: ...47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 98 73510600 48 154604 Belfcrank Assembly Clutch 100 19111216 49 123205X Retainer Belt 102 141322 50 STD523715 Bolt 103 73940800 5t STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 1...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917 258534 STEERING ASSEMBLY LI _ i _Ti 25 53 4O 68 67 70 43 F t I 43 8 38...

Page 39: ...x 1 4 x t6 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Axte STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 1 UNC Pin Axle 5 8 x 55 1 54 Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515...

Page 40: ...2 x 1 x 10 Gauge 2t 153236 Clip Push In Hinged 22 STD541431 Nut 23 74780814 Spring Seat Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 25 127018X Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn 26 STD55I...

Page 41: ...160920 Decal Chassis 6 Speed 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Decaf Ins Hood Decal Battery DngriPsn Eng Decal Fender Auto Decal Lift Handle Decal Drawbar Cntd M _ Hyd LT Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o258534 ENGINE 4 44 46 33 40 37 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 33 38 23 42...

Page 43: ...0 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Briggs Model 28N707 0173 01 Muffler Gasket Exhaust Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield Heat Arrestor Spark Tank Fuet Cap Assembly Fuel Tank...

Page 44: ...REPAtR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7 258534 MOWER LIFT 28 27 13 4 6 25 24 23 49 i 7 1 _ 19 32 19 13 2O t t _LL _ T _ _7 _ 15 4 4...

Page 45: ...sembly Shaft Assembly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21t32 x t x 21 Gauge D_fdl II ILj_ t_ytUI I Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Hex Jam...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 7 258534 MOWER DECK 76 c _ 54 _ 34 32 31 2 102 101 105 1 106 3 4 21 2 12 117 27 46...

Page 47: ...73930600 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 1 9 19121414 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x t3 16 x t6 Gauge 21 143723 40 STD54t437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 6 UNC I28 153390 41 133551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 129 19131312 43...

Page 48: ...REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR _ o MODEL NUMBER 917 258534 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 58 4 34 139 26 23 30 44 90 _3s2 91 7 17 6 4 3 9O 48 114 13 24 35...

Page 49: ...24 17 142941 Guide Slot 83 142971 Jackshaft Assembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 t50806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x I6 88 t42973 Screw Cap 23 t42944 Block Cylinder Assembly 89 142974 Was...

Page 50: ...R PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7 258534 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGWNE ViODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 Y 7t8 634A _i_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1034 1026 45...

Page 51: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 17o258534 BR_GG TRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 0I 1022 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL K1T 22 5 5t...

Page 52: ...MBER 17 258534 BRmGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707_ TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 3 284A 3 20 634A 84 2 524 868 868A C3 872 138 137 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 445 304 3o5_ 346 468 37 729 _ 1006 668 f _ _ _ 10...

Page 53: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 258534 BRtGGS STRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0t73 01 482 783 t090 311 8O3 310 544 53...

Page 54: ...ting 230 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 232 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 57 64 238 Screw Hex Washer Head t 5 8 240 Valve Exhaust 265 Valve Intake 284 Spring Valve Guard Flywheel Retainer Valve Spring Tappet V...

Page 55: ...39 Screen FIush Rotating 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Set 474 393474 Stator Alternator 98 7 281166 Seal Throttle Shaft 482 93621 Screw Sems 1005 281400 Fan Flywheel 510 497606 Drive Starter 1006 2244...

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Page 59: ...LL NOT ACROSS HgLL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE B 11 A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not 8 _ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu _1_ ally to...

Page 60: ...und 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 Se...

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