Page 1: ...lities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipn FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE C_LL THIS TOLL FREE N...
Page 2: ...he 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 Do not try to stabilize the machin...
Page 3: ...aintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is r_ quired by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Fe...
Page 4: ...ir Filter 19 Air Screen L 19 Cooling Fins 20 Oil Change 19 Oil Level 15 Oil Type 19 Preparation 14 Repair Parts 51 60 Starting 15 Storage 28 F Filter Air Filter _ 20 Fuel 20 Oil 20 Fuel Storage 28 Typ...
Page 5: ...RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractorfrom a _ pickuptruck Use with2x 8 or2 x 10 lumber REAR GRADER BLADE is42 Inches wideand operatedfromdriver s seal Revers_le steelblade can be angled...
Page 6: ...Gauge 3 Retainer Springs double loop I_lltlltil i llilllililitf0 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Washers 9132 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat _...
Page 7: ...OFFSKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward_ Slide the stee...
Page 8: ...y Jumping if required Periodic charging LOCK FLAT HEX NUT WASHER WASHER DISCARD TERM NAL _ HEX PROTECTIVE CAPS _ _ BOLT TERMINAL _ _ _ _ JL _e _ ACCESS FL jj_ J _ DOOR _ __ _ _ PosmvE _ _ _ __ v RED A...
Page 9: ...H front mower bracket_ Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown LY Place the R H_ suspension arm on inward pointing deck pin If necessary rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with t...
Page 10: ...ECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFA C TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been compietedo v No remaining loose parts in carton Batter...
Page 11: ...ERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE OIL PRESSURE FORWARD FAST SLOW CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERS...
Page 12: ...tute AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mountedto yourtrac tor CHOKE CONTROL Used when startinga cold en...
Page 13: ...op engine NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idlewith the enginerunning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when s...
Page 14: ...r than 15 and I do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stoppingorchanging speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to s...
Page 15: ...e tank to the engine Depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake_ Place motion control lever in neutral N position_ Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to choke N...
Page 16: ...ore uniformcutting_ When mowing large areas startby turningto the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etco After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction ma...
Page 17: ...ATIONS The warranty on thistractor does not cover itemsthat have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in...
Page 18: ...ancer Slide blade on to an unthreaded portionofthe steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel withthe ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of th...
Page 19: ...lti viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumptionwhen used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from runninglow on oil Change the oil after...
Page 20: ...seal Install the air cleaner cover and wing nut Tightenwing nut 1 2 turn to 1full tdm after nut contacts cover Do not overtighten NSIBiLITIES FIG 19 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oilfilterever...
Page 21: ...ENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual...
Page 22: ...wer at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links NOTE Each full turn of nut G wiltchange dim F by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustrnenL llllll i ii TO REPLACE MOW...
Page 23: ...onnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein stall Roll mandrel cover Reinstall mower to tractor See INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Reassemble mower drive belt...
Page 24: ...TIC VIEWED FROM L H SIDE OF TRACTOR CLUTCHING TRANSAXLE CLUTCHING BELT ENGINE ABOVE BELT PULLEY V IDLER KEEPER BELT t3NISTS BELT KEEPER FAN IDLER I ASvIEWED FROM BOTTOM TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER...
Page 25: ...rs and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover RETAINING RING AXLE COVER FIG 33 REAR WHEEL Block rear axle securely o Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal Repair tire...
Page 26: ...ING ATTACHMENT JAM NUT LIFT SPRING FIG 35 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 36 I TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING See Fig 35 While holding spring bushingwithwrench loosen jam nut Turn adjustme...
Page 27: ...to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Withthrottle control leverin fast _ position turn main fuel adjusting needle in...
Page 28: ...TANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL H_ SE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GA...
Page 29: ...Clean replace air filler 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel fitter 5 Drain fuel tank and refll with fresh gasollne_ 6 Check all wtdng 7r Contact an authorized service ce...
Page 30: ...ons 3_ Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty altemator _ t Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shpment or servi...
Page 31: ...ION OFF ON START O NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION _ SPARK UNIT PLUGS CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT _ AMP pce 3600 nPM _ REGULATOR YELLOW I 28 VOLTS AO 8 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISOONNEOTED I 1 HEADL _I_T __...
Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251492 11 1 1 22 2O t l I I I I I I I i i I 32...
Page 33: ...ex 114 20 21 136850 Harness Socket Light Wi4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146149 Cable 6 Gao Red 12o5 W 16 Wire 26 108824X Fuse 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30...
Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251492 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 59 38 18 15 86 2 102 7 101 34...
Page 35: ...Hydro 1995 95 105531X 31 t45183 Brace Support Steering 98 140503 32 41315 Bracket Asmo Frame Pivot Lh 99 140871 33 141314 Bracket Asm Frame Pivot Rh 100 124236X 34 142131 Bracket Engine Support Rear...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251492 46 10_ 109 I 107 8O 87 I 72 64 49 72 37 38 97 100 47 g9 75 101 103 36...
Page 37: ...e Parking Clutch Bolt Shoulder Washer Hardened Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 68 5I42H Pin Roll 69 123800X Washer 70 151146 Console Hydro Fender 71 151179 Plate Console Shift...
Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251492 21 20 34 33 32 6 27 t9 38...
Page 39: ...2 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Kiip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 1 x 2 3t4 Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hicl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3...
Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMB ER 917 251492 13 16 32 14 18 15 17 37 1 28 37 24 39 12 11 41 42 43 62 39 3O 34 5 29 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT 4O...
Page 41: ...ee 3 8 18 NPT Clamp Tube Double Engine Pulley V idler Keeper Asm Belt Engine Bushing Clutch Electric Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch Baffle Air LH Koh VGT Baffle Air RH Koh VGT Tank Fuel Rear 3 50 YT G...
Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS 46 MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251492 116 117 119 46 t 45 32 31 49 127 i 126 21 21 3 24 25 26 27 9 8 18 103102 106_ _ I 104 105 1_ 1 lO6 101 _ 102 42...
Page 43: ...ented Pulley Mandrel Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Anchor Spring Deck 46 Screw Thdroli 3 8 16 x t 3 4 Tytt Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gao Pulley idler Flat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 38 137554 39 144917 4...
Page 44: ...owntock 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 w Seres Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bustling Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X T _3 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 121249X 16 123740X t7 123...
Page 45: ...13 54 18 146710 19 138047 20 151448 21 142336 22 142342 23 106202X 24 150333 25 149918 138311 145245 145247 154342 154343 DESCRIPTION Decal Koh 18 5 Mag Sears Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Decal Gri...
Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS LIFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251492 4 12 35 17 70 2 12_ 2425 21 22 12 34 29 26 2O 12 7_ 33 31 8 9 10 1 16 15 19 18 46...
Page 47: ...1 1 4 x 16 Gao Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Plunger Lever Lift Spring 2 1 8 Link Lift Retainer Spring Arm Suspension Vgt Bearing PvtoLift Spherical Nut Crownlock 3 8 1...
Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251492 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 218 3010L 7t 2 7 48...
Page 49: ...106 142918 142889 Spacer 108 142919 142890 Brake Disc 109 142920 142891 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 110 142921 142892 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 11t 150820 153766 Differential Assembly 112 150823 142894 Dowel Pin 113 15...
Page 50: ...Arm Trunnion Guide Slot Housing Kit Transmission Bearing Thrust Ball Center Section Kit Seal Lip Shaft Motor Washer Block Thrust KEY NO 25 32 37 38 42 43 44 47 53 60 62 63 64 67 PART NO 127148X 14293...
Page 51: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251492 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV18S TYPE NUMBER 58560 AIR INTAKE I m 0 5 18 _12 13 1415 16 o_ Ou i 8 7 L 6 _5 1 4 2 3 BREATHER AND VENT I II _3 2 1 51...
Page 52: ...3 4 2 Washer Lock Internal Tooth 10 2 Gasket Air Cleaner Elbow 18 25 041 06 NOT ILLUSTRATED 25 113 15 Decal Air Cleaner 52 113 30 Decal DESCRIPTION 5 52 755 70 6 52 217 01 7 52 46816 8 52 086 11 9 52...
Page 53: ...AIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251492 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV18S TYPE NUMBER 58560 A C sE i _ i illlll i i iillll ii I I_L ii i i9 17 4 3 9 12 14 t3 9 3 7 17 _8 g4 24 23 28 13 _ 14 11 12 16...
Page 54: ...072 19 52 063 40 25 155 02 52 853 25 271030 52 053 54 25 041 06 X 77 2 232867 X 67 62 19 25 O8627 20 25 146 O3 21 52 144 24 22 25 368 01 23 25 089 02 24 25 086 26 25 25 089 04 26 25 368 03 27 25 089...
Page 55: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251492 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV18S TYPE NUMBER 58560 CRANKSHAFT t ELECTRIC STARTER J ii 5 _6 7 _2 9 4 a _ 0 _6 CYU OER HEAD I EX AUS T I 4 55...
Page 56: ...O 1Tube Support Tube Oil Fill 11 7 8 Plug Hex Countersunk 3 4N PoT F DESCRIPTION Gasket Head 2 Cylinder Head 2 Washer Plain 5 16 18 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 18 1 52 041 20 2 52 015 08 3 22O534...
Page 57: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251492 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV18S TYPE NUMBER 58560 GOVERNOR I 27 29 23 17 14 4 l 11 9 FUEL PUMP 10 I IIHI lll 15 8 5 3 I FLYWHEEL I II IuIIIIU II 57...
Page 58: ...or Linkage Throttle Lever Throttle Spdng Torsion Screw Hex Washer Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 Screw Hex Washer Head 10 24 x 3 8 3 Clamp Cable 3 Bushing Speed Control Lever Nut Hex 10 32 Screw Hex Head 10 32 x 7...
Page 59: ...R PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251492 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV18S TYPE NUMBER 58560 I 4 CAMSHAFT AND VALVES I lliHll 3 9 5 8 6 2 2 3 4 _3 7 alL FILTER i 3 l 2 OIL SWITCH i OIL PUM P i i i s 7_...
Page 60: ...0 2 Piston with Ring Set Standard 2 Piston with Ring Set 003 2 Piston with Ring Set 010 2 Piston with Ring Set _020 2 Piston with Ring Set 030 2 Retainer Piston Pin 4 Ring Set Standard and 003 2 Ring...
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Page 64: ...tor 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 Sears Roe...
