Страница 1: ...L 917 252560 OWNER S MANUAL oAssembly oOperation oCustomer ResponsibilitBes oService and Adjustments oRepair Parts TH CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment ...
Страница 2: ... and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower couid suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in o Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding o Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground o Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents ...
Страница 3: ... ered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any tf a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands...
Страница 4: ...ring Diagram 30 Engine Air Filter 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 Storage 25 Fuse 23 H Hood Removal Installation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 20 Adjustment Side to_Si...
Страница 5: ... 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 let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x I0 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 184nch diameterwater tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs of weight Rounded e...
Страница 6: ...16 x 3 4 x t6 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 9t32 x 5t8 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 1 4 i i Parts packed separately in carton i lU Seat Steering Wheel U Parts Bag Steering Boot Mulcher Plate Battep2 acid Owner s Manual i i Parts bag contents not shown full size _1 2 Gauge Wheels 2 Shoulder _iJ 2 Washers 3 8 Bolts x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Steering _ 2 Center Wheel _ lock Nuts Adap...
Страница 7: ... STEER NG 2 STEERING BOOT TABS STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY POSITION _ STEERING SHAFT SHIPPING POSITION TAB SLOT FIG 1 ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft o Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely o Position steering boot over steering shaft o Place tabs of s...
Страница 8: ... SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for I hour Use a 12 volt battery charger Observe all safety precau tions required for battery charging Check the acid level after the battery is charged if the acid has fallen below the correct level add distilled or iron free water o Install the vent caps to cover the vent weIIs Wash the top of the battery with water to remove any acid...
Страница 9: ... o Position terminal guard over battery and install battery bolts through guard mounting holes and into threaded fasteners on support plate o Tighten battery bolts securely but do not over tighten o Open terminal access doors o First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt ftat washer lock washer and hex nut as shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to ne...
Страница 10: ...WASHER WASHER WELD NUT FiG 6A J 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 FOLLOWING CHECKLIST V All assembly instructions have been complete v No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfor...
Страница 11: ... controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting a cold engine CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL Used for clutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off_ AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVE...
Страница 12: ...HROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 8 Always operate engine at futl throttle o Operating engine at less than fult throttle reduces the battery charging rate o Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 8 Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine o To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to diseng...
Страница 13: ...od is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc o BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 15 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oit with tractor on level ground o Remove oil fitlcap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait ...
Страница 14: ... hand turns until finished See Fig 10 4 o If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height o Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assu...
Страница 15: ... boll to 35 It 4bs maximum Do r_etovertlghten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 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 instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adj...
Страница 16: ...HE BOLT HEAD FIG 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 13 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibralon and even tuat damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you wii need a 5 8 diameter steei bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone bal...
Страница 17: ... above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running tow on oil Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick...
Страница 18: ...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 18 The fuel filter shoutd be replaced once each season Iffue_ filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required o With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel Jine sections o Place new fuei filte...
Страница 19: ...rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spdng Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs o Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs o Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT tF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER tS TO ...
Страница 20: ... LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE tF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately t 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D di...
Страница 21: ...Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler o Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers o Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure IMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig ...
Страница 22: ...ARWHEELONLY FIG_27 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 28 CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener J ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame I and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS E...
Страница 23: ...reset at the factory and adjustment should net be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable if adjustment is necessary proceed as follows o With engine not running move throttle controftever to fast _ posifion_ Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pul cable back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable ...
Страница 24: ...position With throttle control lever in slow _ position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclock wise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions Con...
Страница 25: ...S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT 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 USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE o Drai...
Страница 26: ... service center depadment 1 Depress clutch brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check all wiring 7 Checklreplace ignition switch 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Contact an authorized service center department t Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged widng 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1...
Страница 27: ...ose or damaged widng 5 Blown fuse t Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Check wiring switches and connections if not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean...
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Страница 29: ...YSTEM I OUTPUT DIODE I ALTERNATOR AMP AC _ NOTE j_ _x J YOU R TRACTOR IS I_ 14 VOLTS ACMINe 660 RPM UG_SOFF EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL 1 HEADLIGHTS ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I _ _ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ _ _ __ CONNECTED TO THE _ __ ___ __ v T J T v BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR HEADLIGI4T J I OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE SWlTCIit L 6 BECAUSE OF THIS THE OFF BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE ...
Страница 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252560 ELECTRICAL 22 21 12 8 9 11 26 42 24 i _ 40 41 34 36 39 36 35 32 31 30 E _28 _ 39 30 L ...
Страница 31: ...k 1 4 Caps Battery Nut Hex 1 4 20 Tube Tray Battery Clamp Hose Bo_t Btr Front 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Holddown Battery Dash Mount Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1 4 Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 Harness Light Socket With Bulbs Light Bulb Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition 3 Position Nut Ignition Switch Cover Ignition Switch Key Molded Craftsman Switch Light Bracket...
Страница 32: ...REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252580 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES I 26 47 24 3O 21 17 18 27 14 31 26 44 9 29 33 10 38 34 39 26 14 32 ...
Страница 33: ...ip Fuel Line _ash Silkscreened Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8_16 x 1 2 Type TT Screw Machine Thd Rolto 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC Hood Assembly Hood Bumpers Screw Slotted Hex Head w PL washer Support Battery Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon 28 x 75 x 19 Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Bolt Hex Head Fin 3 8_16 UNC x I Grade 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 1...
Страница 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252560 DRIVE 8 4 61 52 77 6 32 52 62 35 26 27 53 34 ...
Страница 35: ...45643 36 STD551062 Washer 85 73530400 37 STD571810 Rot1Pin 86 71208 38 123674X Pulley Idler Flat 87 19212016 39 STD523727 Bolt 88 f2000008 40 4470J Spacer Split 395 x 59 89 139991 41 109070X Keeper Belt Retainer 90 124346X 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 t6 x 12 Gauge 96 4497H 44 105706X Bearing Nylon 100 19111216 45 110812X Washer Hardened 110 STD523707 46 12000039 Ring Klip 112 19091210 47 127783 ...
Страница 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252560 STEERING ASSEMBLY F _ 38 _ _ _ _ _ iI _ _ _ 1 _1 12 29 16 5 26 3 t6 12 14 V 3O 4 _ _ _ 43 36 ...
Страница 37: ... t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Sol Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy Hici Spr 3 8 Nut Fin Hex 3 8 24 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bott Hex 5 8 1 Unc X 3_1 2 Locknut FIange 5 8 11 Uric Pin Axle 5 8 X 1 55 1 54 Lg Shaft Asm Strg 5 8 X 15 19 Lt Washer Thrust 5 15x 750x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 X 5 8 X 062 Washer Lock HW Helical 1 4 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 X 5 8 Shaft Asm Pittman Nyti...
Страница 38: ...ounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 28 21 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 17 123976X 21 139888 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 27 17490608 28 STD541437 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc Blkz Nut Lock Hex W lns 5 16 18 Bolt Fin Hex 1 2 13 X 7 8 Gr5 Washer 17 32 X t ...
Страница 39: ...131265 22 138047 138311 145247 _ 146834 146835 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 6 Sp 42 Decal Mower Ddve Schematic Decal Parking Brake Saddle Decal rnsert Hood Decal Mower Qc System Decal Mower 3 in One Convo Decal Lightbox Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Fastener Pop In Footrest Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION tl 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 5990...
Страница 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252560 ENGINE 1 _ 15 25 32 3 1 34 40 39 33 41 14 27 35 36 10 13 33 37 29 2O OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 22 23 40 ...
Страница 41: ...lamp Tube Double Engine Bracket Muffler Mounting Screw Hex Whs Thdcut 1 4 20 Unc Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x1_1 2 Tytt Shield Pnt Heat Receptacle 1 4 Turn Dacrotized Retainer 1 4 Turn 3650dx 222id Bushing Snap Split Stud 1 4 Turn replaces 105751 Sh...
Страница 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252560 MOWER LIFT 28 27 26 23 11 22 5 21 4 _ 6 19 13 32 32 19 13 20 15 2O 161718 20 15 42 ...
Страница 43: ...Plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Uric Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Washer 15 32 x 3 4 x 16 Gao Ring Ktip T5304 37 Nut Spnng Washer t3 32 x 5 8...
Страница 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252560 MOWER DECK 76 77 C_ _67 80 34 33 102 32 58 35 30 i 21 105 t06 21 2 16 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ...
Страница 45: ...t 116 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge 117 Nut Crownlock 118 Red Pivot with Nibs 119 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 12 1 Guard Mandrel LH Retainer Screw Hex Hd Thdcut 1 4 20 x 5 8 _ Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shloulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC NOTE Arm Assembly Pad Brake 133943 140084 122052X 140086 141043 106932X 144200 142427 131870 127847 121748X 120...
Страница 46: ...REP _F_ PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252560 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 930 057 23 47 8 33 46 ...
Страница 47: ...0072 Washer 76 780090 30 780108 Washer 77 788078A 31 780001 Washer 32 792001 O Ring 79 792144 33 788051 Square Cut Ring 81 786081 34 780105A Flanged Bushing 35 780118A Flanged Bushing 82 786082 36 790003 Brake Disk 83 786123 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 90 788067B 38 799021 Brake Pad Package of 2 103 792166 39 786026 Dowel Pin 104 792167 40 792076A Washer 150 510334 41 790079 Brake Lever 42 792073 Sc...
Страница 48: ...R 917 252560 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1251 01 615 W 24 634A Q 552A _ 615 552 220 _i _ r _ 616_ 2ao 601 18 868_ _35 41 34 219A _ 45 15 525 524 0 523 842 422 284A 284 534 165 643 535 445 235 537 642 161 48 ...
Страница 49: ... 917 252580 BRBGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1251 01 _ ASKET SET I 1861 PUMP REPAIR KgT_ 1121 CARBURETOR K_T 95 104 103 102 468 332 75 188 _ 1006 _3 482 63 51 51A 232 _ _ 202 257 52 205 634 52 54 356 337 _635 383 49 ...
Страница 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252580 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 125t 01 653 783 311 803 310 801 8O2 592 r_H m L 259 267 265 414 206 207 224 5O ...
Страница 51: ...2560 BRgGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER t251 01 8A 9 244 572 10A lO 304 7 5A 13 Fo_80W ER S MAN UAL I o19LABEL KITJ _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 305 305 308 306 t1 17 308A 307 305A 51 ...
Страница 52: ... Assembly 010 Oversize 188 93535 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 201 262683 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 202 262684 Ring Set Standard Size 203 280997 Ring Set 0t0 Oversize 203A 490207 Ring Set 020 Oversize 205 93971 Ring Set 030 Oversize 206 94298 Lock Piston Pin 207 262337 Pin Piston Standard Size 209 262352 Pin Piston 005 Oversize 209A 261563 Rod Connecting Standard Size 2t6 262375 Rod Connecting 0...
Страница 53: ... Seat Cap 332 230674 Nut Hex 847 495715 Tube Assembly Oil 333 394891 Armature Magneto 851 221798 Terminal Cable 334 93381 Screw Sems 858 270989 Diaphragm Carburetor 337 802592 Plug Spark 859 271025 Gasket Pump 356 494705 Wire Stop 860 261358 Spring Diaphragm 358 491856 Gasket Set 861 393397 Repair Kit Pump 363 19203 Flywheel Puller 868 393606 Seal Valve 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 869 261463 Seat ...
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Страница 55: ...T ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 iViAX t 8 _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not l i_ _ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu i t ally to prevent tipping or toss of control Exercise extreme IU caution when changing direction on slopes ...
Страница 56: ...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 Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores_ WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252560 ENGINE MODEL NO 42A707 TYPE NO 1251 01 o PART NUMBER o PART DESCRIPTI...
