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Page 1: ...ation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL _ne TM Convetr tlble CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment I III...

Page 2: ...nd gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheat is over the edge of a ctiff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do net mow...

Page 3: ...pped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws if any tf a spark arrester is used it shoutd be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the a...

Page 4: ...n 18 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oi_Change 7 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type 17 Preparation t3 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filters Air 18 Fuel t g Fuei Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels g...

Page 5: ...s you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in t Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND F...

Page 6: ...ock Washers 10 nni n in 2 Hex 80 ts 1 4 20 3 4 2 Hex Nuts l 4 20 12 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 6 Gauge 2 Loc Washers I 4 Parts packed separately in carton _ nn Seat Steering Boot Steering Wheel Mulcher Plat...

Page 7: ...Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFFSKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Slide the steering bushing over the steenng shaft Raise steering shaft forward...

Page 8: ...asher lock washer and hex nut Tighten securely Ctose battery box door Open battery box door for lnspectien for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery o Jumpin...

Page 9: ...is manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is property adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service...

Page 10: ...LATCH HOOKS FTG 7 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOW...

Page 11: ...rican NationaJ Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWTTCH rums the headlights on and off THROTFLFJCHOKE CONTR...

Page 12: ...om pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc i ii umH ii TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 9 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine a...

Page 13: ...E To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tyinghood to tractor rope cord etc BEFORE...

Page 14: ...ig 11 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce Ioad and possibte fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass...

Page 15: ..._de pivot boft to 35 _4bs rnax_munl Do not ove_i_ten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full...

Page 16: ...washer secudng biade Instatl new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bo t securely 30 35 Ft...

Page 17: ...Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least onc...

Page 18: ...idge by tapping gently on flat surface Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precteaner cover and se_ ure with knob s IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT...

Page 19: ...keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark ptug...

Page 20: ...GED position Move attachment lift Iever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll bett off engine puItey Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sw...

Page 21: ...ONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 23 and 24 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO SACK ADJUSTMENT tS NECESSARY BESURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY...

Page 22: ...and clutching idler Pull beit stack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxte pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around eng...

Page 23: ...uare key Do not iose Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheet hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retait_ing ring securely in axle groove Replace...

Page 24: ...ting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash W...

Page 25: ...adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Move throttle control lever to stow _ position With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw...

Page 26: ...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 ETHANO...

Page 27: ...mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Fitl fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE7 in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to starL 4 Replace spark ptug 5 Clean apiece air filter 6 Replace...

Page 28: ...es _d tm_sharound mandrels 1 Switch is OFF 2 Butb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged widng 5 Blown fuse 1 _ad battery ca S 2 Po 3rcable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped...

Page 29: ...1Iii III c ORANG_ _ _ BmOWN BLAC_ R _EAOUGHT I_t SW_TCH OFF ___2 _EADLIGHTS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR A SPECIAL ALTERNAT...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257644 ELECTRICAL 21 41 22 2 1 f I i 35 36 38 39 30...

Page 31: ...4 20 unc x 3 4 Washer Washer Nut Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery W 2 Holes WiBrty Cramp Hose Screw Cap Hex Nylon 3 8 16 x 1 Nut Clip Fast 3 8 Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam I 4 20 UNC Harness Light Socket Inclu...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257644 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 25 26 _4 21 16 26 33 10 3 39 17 21 18 29 1 28 26 t4 32...

Page 33: ...Drawbar Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 13 32 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock Extemat Tooth Saddle Shield Ht Hood Kohi Dia Engine Clip Insulator 406 Mtg Hole Dash Bott Cam age 3 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dab...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257644 DRIVE 84 87 18 21 5 61 75 56j 65 1 72 56 34 26 34...

Page 35: ...6 12 Gauge Bearing Nylon Washer Hardened KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 46 12000039 47 127783 48 123789X 49 123205X 50 STD523715 51 STD541437 52 STD541431 53 105710X 55 105709X 56 STD523712 57 130801 58 1...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257644 STEERING ASSEMBLY 47 14 36...

Page 37: ...adng Race Thrust Hardened Washer 25t32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Fin 3 8 24 UNF Spacer 8earing Front Axle Bolt...

Page 38: ...Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 21 139888 Clip Push n Hinged 22 ST0541431 Nut 23 74780814 Spring Seat Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 25 1270t8X Pan Seat 26 STD551t50 Br...

Page 39: ...HEELS TIRES 11 I3 131473 t4 136832 15 05466X 16 140837 t7 133179 18 142234 19 131265 21 138836 138311 145418 145419 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 PART NO 59192 65139 06222X 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106t08...

Page 40: ..._EPAI_ PART8 ENGINE 15 HP 42 TRACTOR 2 8 MODEl NUMBER 917 257644 13 4 31 40 29 2O 3O...

Page 41: ...utting 4 20 x 5 8 Engine B S 15Hp Diamond Turbo Screen Model No 28N707 Type NO 0160 01 Muffler Gasket Exhaust Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shietd Heat Receptacle 1 4 Tur...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257644 MOWER LIFT 11 22 21 _2 3 3 7 19 13 32 13 _ 32 19 13 2O 15 2O 161718 20 15 42...

Page 43: ...r Wire Assembly Shaft Assembly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Gauge Bearing Nylon Gdp Handte Fluted Button Plunger Red Spdng Link Lift LH Link Lift R H Retainer Spnng Link Front Nut Hex...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257644 MOWER DECK 76 77 74 73 71 45 46 68 37 t s6_ 52 34 33 32 31 105 106 105 113 111 114 J J 2 16 18 44 21 2 28 _ 29 18 1 113 17 24 25 26 27...

Page 45: ...061216 Shield Deflector 104 STD551110 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 105 130788 Rod Hinge 106 2029J Screw Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr t t I 140353 Washer Spacer 112 132262 Putley Mandrel 113 17490512 Nut...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257644 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 79 26 31 37 52 49 5O 51 52...

Page 47: ...ear Spur 25 Teeth Gear Spur 22 Teeth Gear Spur I9 Teeth Washer Plain 640 x 1 37 x 061 Washer Plain 632 x 1 00 x 026 Spacer 830 x 1 00 x 169 Assembly Gear Combination of 12 Teeth and 35 Teeth Shaft Idl...

Page 48: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 257644 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0160 01 615_ 230 634A 63_ 337 J _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 238 35 Q 166 1029 294 10...

Page 49: ...N ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 016001 127 138 106 987 137 147 95 117 634 634B 105 104 51 142 1 _ CARSURE rOR OVER AUL KIT i REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL _3...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257644 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0160 01 523 L 468 1006 668 5O...

Page 51: ...TTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0160 01 209 222 265 240 877 _ i i i i i i ll i l i 801 513 601 i 544 310 _o _ _ tnc_uaes 398003 Ctutct_Assembty Ref NO 513 280104 Gear Ref No 783 495877 Ret...

Page 52: ...57 64 Screw He Washer Head 1 5 8 Valve Exhaust Valve Intake S nng Valve Guard Flywheef Retainer Valve Spdng Tappet Valve Gear Cam _ Gasket Carburetor Carburetor to EIbow Also Included in Gasket Set Pa...

Page 53: ...eet 947 495739 Solenoid 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 965 94108 Nut Hex 423 94073 Screw Seres 975 495933 Bowl Assembly Carburetor 445 493909 Cartridge Air Cleaner 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Set 455 22...

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Page 55: ...f the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRO...

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