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Page 1: ...ly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSrSTANCE HOT LINE C...

Page 2: ...r stopping on a slope It tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill i...

Page 3: ...in effective working order by lhe operatOr r in the state of California the above Is required by law Section 4442 ol the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar taws Federal ia...

Page 4: ...r Filler 20 Atr Screen t9 Cooling Fins 20 OIl Change 19 Oil Level 15 Oil Type 15 19 Preparation 15 Repair Pads 51 58 Starting _ 15 16 Storage _ 28 F Filter Air Filler 20 Fuel 20 Oil 20 Fuel Storage 28...

Page 5: ...u 10ad and unlcad Itactm from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber REAR GRADER B LAD E is 42 Inches wlde and operated from ddve r s seat Reversible steel blade can be angled at 30 degrees fo...

Page 6: ...gle loop _ _etoiner Springs io l 4 Clovis P_n_ J t i 2 Hex Bolts 1t4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 114 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 2 W_shers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Parts packed separately in carton Steering Wheel Manu...

Page 7: ...ve BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig I Remove hex bolt lock washer and large fiat washer from steering shaft PosiIIon front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing strai...

Page 8: ...Jumping if required Periodic charging DISCARD HEX NUT LOCK FLAT WASHER WASHER TERMINAL PROTECTIVE HEX CAPS BOLT TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR _ POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CAeLE INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Ad...

Page 9: ...wer to alton deck pins with the holes in suspension arms SHOULDER CHASSIS DOUBLELOOP RETAINER ANTI SWAY Retain wllh double loop retainer springs with ioops down as shown Connect anti sway bar to chass...

Page 10: ...belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all bell keepers Check wiring See thai all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure f...

Page 11: ...ENGINE OFF 4 t REVERSE FORWARD SLOW ENGINE ON OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS OFF FAST LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL MOWER LIFT ATTACHME...

Page 12: ...ounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER Used to raise and tower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor Ct UTCHtBRAKE PEDAL Used for dectutching and braking the lractor and sta ding the engi...

Page 13: ...e engin_ at ful throttle Operallng engine at tess than full throttle reduces the baltery charging rate Full Ihrattle offers the best baggirlg and mower perfor mance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fi...

Page 14: ...drive aci oss any slope _ Choose the slowest speed before stading up or down hi_ls Avoid stopping or changing speed on httls if sldw ng is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If...

Page 15: ...r tn neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move Ihr6ttle control to fast f_ pos tloh Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempL For a warm engine start attempt t...

Page 16: ...or moves approximately live 5 feet sIewly move motion control lever to reverse posltton After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repe...

Page 17: ...owh_gin s_nd_ soil Co r_otov_ttlghlen GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Thewarrantyon thlstractordoesnot coveritems thathave been subjected to operator at_use or negIigenee To receive fu lvatue from the warra i...

Page 18: ...ade balanced An unbaianced btade will cause excessive vibration and even tuB damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharFJened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while o...

Page 19: ...in increased oil consumption when used above 32 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage item running low on oft Chanf_e the oil after the first iwo hours of opera...

Page 20: ...aner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary Reassemble air c_eaner cadddge plate and nut Reinstall air cleaner cov...

Page 21: ...move relalner springs from suspension arms at Measure height from bottom of dec cur o ground deck and disengage arms from deck levef at front corners of mower Distance A on bo h sides of mower should...

Page 22: ...he top of L H mandrel pulley Remove belt from electrlc Clutch puliey Remove belt from idler pulleys Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and enIire upper deck...

Page 23: ...akemustbeadiusted ailgr0oves propedy Depressclulctvbrakepedalandengageparktngbrake_ Reconnect spring to boll in mower houslng and reim Measure distance between brake operating arm and stai i R H mandr...

Page 24: ...KE ADJUSTMENT ENGINE TRACTOR V BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC VIEWED FROM L H SiDE OF TRACTOR CLU CHING TRANSAXLE CLUTCH NG e ELT FLAT IDLER AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER See Fig 27 The m...

Page 25: ...d reassembie_ Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Reptace axle cover 25 WAS FIG 30 REAR WHEEL Block rear axle securely Remove five 5 hub belts Io allow wheel removal Repair...

Page 26: ...IMPORTANT DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS A MOWER ADJUST LLFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN LIFTING ATTACHMENT DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT...

Page 27: ...SEI_ING Be sure yoiJ have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE n the Service and Adjustments section of thEsmanual With engine of...

Page 28: ...TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING S FORAGE ALSO EXPERIENC_ iNDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL...

Page 29: ...aged part s Ftfi lust tank See TO START ENGINE in Operalten section Walt several minutes befsre attempting to start Replace spark plug Cle_nJreplacs alrfilter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank end c...

Page 30: ...ator if ss equipped 4r really s11ernator 1 Freewheel controlin disengaged position 2 Motion ddve bell worn damaged or broken 3 Nr trapped tn transmissionduring shtpment ors_r_lcing 1 Check Wiring swl_...

Page 31: ...IRCUITM 4 G ON B L STAR T HEADLIGHTS ENGINE CONNECTOR EGULATOR f ENGINE_ PURPLE WIRE SHORTING RED WIRE _ WHITE CARBURETOR SENTRY SOLENOID GREEN WIRE _RED WIRE LUE WIRE TRACTOR CONNECTOR IGNITION SWITC...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251561 ELECTRICAL 33 32 al 32...

Page 33: ...o20 7 7697J Tube Plastic 8 7603J Tray Battery 9 109596X Clamp Hose 10 145211 Bolt Wet BTR 1 4_20 x 7 5 Zinc tl 145209 Hold down Bal eh Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Wet Battery 19 8TD551125...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9t7 251561 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 38 10 9 18 15 59 9 9 13 92 37 47 2L 17 _20 19 100 68 2 86 102 17 56 11 42...

Page 35: ...t6 Ga 39 136961 Bracket Axle Front 40 142132 Bracket Suppoff Axle Engine 4t 17560406 Screw Tap Tile 1 4 20 x 1 2 KEY PART NO NO 42 72140608 43 136939 44 136940 45 138460 47 17490608 46 142133 49 1421...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251561 GROUND DRIVE 69 35 34 8O 48 54 36...

Page 37: ...r Bolt Fin Hek7 16 t4 x 1 1 2 Pultey tnpijt Shaft Asm Brake Parking Clutch Bolt Shoulder Washer Hardened Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Pin Roll 69 123800X Washer 70 151146 Console Hydro Fender 71 1511...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251561 STEERING ASSEMBLY 14_ 16 38...

Page 39: ...x 16 Ga Ring Kiip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 t x 2 3 4 Spacer Brg Axle Fronl Nut Lock Flange 518 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Htel Spr 318 Nut Fin Hex 3 8 24 Unf Sha...

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Page 41: ...ch Etectdc Pulley Engine Tank FueIRear 350 YT GT Pad Spacer Pad Spacer Cap Asm Fuel W Gauge Vented Plug Oil Dratn Order From Engine Manufacturer Controt Throttle Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 X 5 e Conlrol...

Page 42: ...8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18 UNO x 3 4 w Sam Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap KEY PART NO NO r 14 72050411 15 1212_9X 16 123740X 17 123976X t8 19171912 19 120068X 20 124238X 21...

Page 43: ...8 2t 142336 22 150333 23 105202X 24 149918 138311 w_ 145245 145247 154452 154453 DESCRIPTION Decal Fender Deca Biry Dngr Psn Eng Acme Decal_ Irisert Strg Decal Batlery Decal Gri le Decal SDL Cold Stad...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9i7 251561 LIFT ASSEMBLY 23 13 41 11 23 12 22 12 13 41 35 17 7O 34 2 26 20 19 18 33 31 8 g 10 12 16 15 44...

Page 45: ...Ga Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 Grip Handle Ruted Button Plunger Plunger Leyer Lift Spring 2 1 8 Ltnk Lift Retainer Spring Arm Suspension Vgt Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical Nut Crowntock 3 8 16 Uric Spring...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251561 MOWER DECK 55 45 48 59 6O S8 64 1 i 46 99 4B 47 22 21...

Page 47: ...Top Lock Cnt r 9 16 Pulley Mandrel5 Washer Spacer Mower Vented Be t Carriage 3 8 16 x t I14 Bolt Cardage 3 8 16 x 2 Bolt Cai rlage 3 8 16 x t Gr 5 Stiffener Arm idler KEY PART NO_ NO DESCRIPTION 538...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251561 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 218 3010 71 2 48...

Page 49: ...90 Brake DIs_ 109 142920 46 142891 Boll 114 20x1 1 2 110 142921 47 142892 _ Bolt 1 4 20x i tll 150820 49 153766 DifferentialAesembfy 112 150823 63 142894 DoWel Pin 113 150821 64 150818 Reduction Gear...

Page 50: ...22717X Seal Lip 47 122752X 13 122748X Arm Trunnion 53 127153X 14 122749X Guide Slot 60 142977 15 144571 Housing Kit Traqsmtsslon 62 144581 17 122770X Bearing Thrustl Ball 63 144582 19 153801 Center Se...

Page 51: ...AIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251561 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV22S TYPE NUMBER 67515 CYLINDER HEAP VALVE AND BREATHER I U r_ 14 15t6_7 18 42 s 39 _23 25 27 _32 25 16 23 _ 22 2o _J O 0 0 LO_ 1...

Page 52: ...2 Seal Valve Stern 2 12 422 t2 Fitting Hose Breather 10 Litter Valve 4 11 Rod Pus_ 4 12 Gasket Cylinder Head 2 13 Head Assembly 2 Cylinder t4 Kit Valve Train 5 Includes Key Numbers 24 28 31 t6 Plate...

Page 53: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251561 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER cV22S TYPE NUMBER 67515 iGNITION IELECTRICAL _ 10 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I AIR INTAKE I 4 i Hill 11 1111 16 53...

Page 54: ...176 27 Harness Wire 24 518 04 Lead Green 3 18 Gauge Insulated Grip Barrel Eyetets 24 t13 18 Decal Grass Screen _ 24 063 27 Baffle Heat Shield Housing Blower Screw M5 x 0 8 x 16 3 Screw M6 1 0 x 16 4...

Page 55: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251561 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV22S TYPE NUMBER 67515 6 _ o o 5 O ENGINE CONTROLS i 3 5 _ s c_2 o __ o 22 18 _ _ e 14 1 19 15 OIL PAN LUlamcATioN I 55...

Page 56: ...mp Assembly Includes 18 Tube Oi PJ_kup Screen Oil I 2419907 2 24 199 04 3 X 75_32 4 24 13 _01 5 12 050 01 6 52 032 08 7 24 086 17 8 24 086 16 9 X_75 10 10 24 153 08 11 12 144 02 12 52 448 02 13 24 043...

Page 57: ...RTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251561 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV22S TYPE NUMBER 67515 ANKS_ _FT EXHAUST I 3 _ iii i 6 s 3_ 1 _ 7 i i1 i iii i ii iiii iiiii i HIIIII IIII I 11111 9 _ 10 _11 24 26 o_36...

Page 58: ...02 Valve Choke 24 24 086 20 Screw Throttle and Choke Shaft 4 25 24 337 27 Jet Air Bleed 26 24 337 11 Jet Slow 27 24 086 22 Screw Idle Adjust 28 24 089 23 Spdng Idle Adjust Screw 29 24 086 21 Screw 3 3...

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Page 60: ...d under Ihe seal The model number for your eng ne wi l be found on the blower housing of the engine All pads listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service CentedDepartment and moe...

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