Страница 1: ...eration Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 I1 III II _ I1 11I IIIIIIIH ...
Страница 2: ... 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 Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attr...
Страница 3: ...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 A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual ii lU i i LIM...
Страница 4: ...gine 18 Oil Change 17 Oit Level t3 17 Oil Type 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 16 Blade Replacement 16 Cutting Height...
Страница 5: ...h 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 manuat_ RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother fawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameterwater tight drum holds up to 390 lbs of weight Rounded edges...
Страница 6: ...r 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge u i ii _ws 10 x 5 8 2 Lock Washers 10 _ 2 Washers 2 Weld Nuts 10 _ l 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge O 2 Washers_ 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Seat Steering Boot Video Cassette Manual Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate U Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Gauge Wheels _ 2 Center Steering Wheel _ lock Nuts Adapt...
Страница 7: ...ght and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel o Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Opera tion section for loca...
Страница 8: ...IONS on page 3 of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveledo See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service 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 the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are ro...
Страница 9: ...OOK POINTS DOWN WELD NUT FROM THE TOP LOCK WELD WASHER NUT _ SCREW LATCH LATCH HOOK WASHER LOCK WASHER WASHER MULCHER PLATE WELD NUT DEFLECTOR SHIELD LATCH HOOKS FIG 7 v CHECKLIS T BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WEWISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been com...
Страница 10: ...ION 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 R REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED L HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...
Страница 11: ...tandards institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutching and brak _ ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEAR SHIFT LEVER Sefects the s...
Страница 12: ...or 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 Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etco TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 9 AEways operate engine at full throttle Operating engine ...
Страница 13: ... of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 17 The engine inyour tractor has been shipped from the factory a_ready filfed with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Unthread and remove oil fill cap dipstick wipe oit off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fil cap on the tuber Do not thread the cap onto the...
Страница 14: ...n a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting o When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge a _ay from shrubs fences driveways etco After one ortwo rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 11 o If grass is extremely tail it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried...
Страница 15: ...y 7 Tighfen freer axld pivot bo_f to 35 ft 4be maximum Do not oveftlghten 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 adjust...
Страница 16: ...vent flat tires due to CENTERHOLE SlOWleaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer_ Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion_ BLADE CARE 5 8 BOLT BLADE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Re OR PIN place bent or damaged blade BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 13 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades FIG 14 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat w...
Страница 17: ...ten oil fil cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 15 and 16 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm_ Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the e...
Страница 18: ...E Do notwashthepapercartridgeorusepressudzed air as this wilt damage the cartridge Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge o Reassemble air cleaner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure th_ grass _creen_ cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine _ re kept clean at ali times Every 1O0 hour...
Страница 19: ...t the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation OIL FILTER IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 18 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season_ If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required o With engine coot remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arro...
Страница 20: ... liftlever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley o Disconnect clutch rod from clutch ever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs o Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer spnngs Raise lift lever to raise sus...
Страница 21: ...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 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly infront and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown_ Before making any necess...
Страница 22: ...stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tracto Remove beet upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley o Install new belt by reversing above procedure IMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPEF_ iS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 25 Your tractor is ...
Страница 23: ...wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center departmento REAR WHEEL Block rear axle securely Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble Replace and tighten hub bolts securely NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local arts dealer_ Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot a...
Страница 24: ...the hote in the backside of the grilt o Close hood TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp aut0motive type plug in fuse he fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL A i tvlBL See Fig 31 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor_ Grasp hood at sideS tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedures HOOD HEADLIGI_T WIRE CONNEC...
Страница 25: ... adjust ment should not be necessary However minor adjust ment may be required to compensate for differences infue temperature altitude or load_ if the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning the adjusting needles in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fueVair mixture Turning the adjusting needles out counter clockwise increases the su...
Страница 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 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 Drain the fuel tank o Start the e...
Страница 27: ... TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 C eanireplace air filter 6 Reptace fuet filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilt tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fitter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air filte...
Страница 28: ...ch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5o B own fuse I Bad battery celt s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Fautty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION l I i ii 1 Check wiring switches and connecLions if nor corrected contact an authorized ssrvt_e center department t Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mo...
Страница 29: ..._M OUTPUT 3 AMP DO 3600 RPM BLUE 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED LIGHT NG SYSTEM OUTPUT DIODE 5 AMP AO 3600 RPM _ _ _ _ I j NOTE 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS YOUR TRACTOR 1S EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS W1LL CHANGE WITH E...
Страница 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258542 ELECTRICAL 21 I I 70 9 7 33 19 20 25 26 1 52 29 _ 28 1 3O ...
Страница 31: ...8 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex t 4 20 Tube Plastic t 2 Case Battery Mech Hinge Clamp Hose Switch Interlock Push in Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Light Socket w 4152J Light Bulb Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W16 Wire Fuse 30 Amp Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Switch Ignition 4 Position Nut Ignition Cover Ignition Switch Key Molded Crafts...
Страница 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258542 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 58 53 28 12 52 55 57 14 11_ 37 54 6O 3 3 74 38_ 3 _ 39 71 14 32 ...
Страница 33: ...Carriage 3 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Grille w Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fender Footrest Pnt STLT N Hold 558 Bracket Fender Support Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Pivot Bracket Assembly RH Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Bracket Grille Pickoff LH S...
Страница 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258542 DRIVE 89 31 88 87 86 81 84 83 _82 86 18 113 87 21 75 61 58 9 51 5 18 116 I 121 ti 48 1t8 26 5t t 27 34 ...
Страница 35: ...ring Nylon 86 71208 36 STD551062 Washer 87 19212016 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 88 12000008 38 123674X Pulley Idler Flat 89 154886 39 STD523727 Bolt 90 124346X 40 4470J Spacer Split _395x _59 96 4497H 41 154777 Keeper Belt IdlerFoot Proof 112 19091210 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 113 127285X 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 116 72110610 48 154604 Beltcrank Assembty 118 154774 49 12...
Страница 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY MODEL NUMBER 917 258542 _L T _ _ 11 i i 51 _ 54 _ X _ 17 7 FF_2_ _ I _ _ f 1 68 J 1 _ J 40 36 ...
Страница 37: ...amped Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Bearing Axle STLT GT Locknut Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Asm Strg Private Label Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Screw Hex Socket Hd 1 4 20 x 5 8 Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Bushing Rod Tie Bik Lt Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16ga Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x3 4 Ty tt Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad Rod T...
Страница 38: ...rew Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x I x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Embos_ QCK Conn Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD55t150 Spader Split 28 x 88 Spring LocknUt i lange 1 4 Glade 5 Bolt ShOulder 5 6 18 UNC Nut BOlt Hex Head Fin I 2 13 x 8 Grad_ 5 WaShe...
Страница 39: ...nger _ 160475 DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Chassis 6 Speed 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Ins_ Hood Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 39 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 1220...
Страница 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258542 ENGINE 33 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4 23 35 40 ...
Страница 41: ...gine See Breakdown Kohler Model NOoCV15S 41526 Muffler Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Etbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 t8 Npt Washer Shield Heat Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose Blk Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 TYT Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock Wa...
Страница 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258542 MOWER LIFT 27 25 24 23 5 49 6 3O 150 26 3 6 19 13 19 2O 15 _G 161718 20 20 42 ...
Страница 43: ...haft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x I x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Bik Zinc LockNut Hex with Washer insert 1 2_13 UNC Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Nut Spring Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Spring Pin cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adjust Lift...
Страница 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258542 MOWER DECK 76 31 105 106 113 111 114 116 _ 1 18_ _ 2 16 44 29 21 i 22 24 17 _116 25 26 27 ...
Страница 45: ...ownlock 3 8 16 UNC 129 Rod Pivot with Nibs 130 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 131 Guard Mandrel L_H 32 Retainer Screw Thdo Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Foltower Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer 140086 141043 149846 144200 142427 131870 127847 121748X 12000029 128903 127845 154809 ...
Страница 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258542 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 930 057A 68 34 23 8 7 67 35 9 _ 31 6 8 5 31 13 47 35 77 29 15 23 79 43 15o 46 ...
Страница 47: ...090 29 780072 Washer Thrust 77 788078A 30 780 I 08 Washer Thrust 31 780001 Washer 79 792144 32 792001 O Ring 81 786081 33 788095 Seal Square Cut 34 780105A Bushing Flanged 82 786082 35 780118A Bushing Flanged 83 786 123 36 790003 Disk Brake 90 788067B 37 790007 Plate Brake Pad 103 792166 38 799021 Pad Brake Package of 2 104 792167 39 786026 Pin Dowel 150 788093 40 792076A Washer Flat 900 794602 41...
Страница 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258542 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 AIR INTAKE i _2 6_0 11 12 _9 1 7 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES H H lIHI 15 ENGINE CONTROLS J _t_ t _o I o 8 6 EXHAUSTI _1 _ _ 4 8 48 ...
Страница 49: ...3 M 0645016 14 12 063 08 15 12 063 01 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 08 x 10 8 Washer Plain 1 4 Plate Blower Housing Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 20 Washer Plain 5 16 2 Cover Pinion Housing Blower Ring Retainer 2 Cover Clip Mounting 3 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 20 3 Baffle Intake Side Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1_0x 16 2 Baffle Cylinder Head Baffle Cylinder 13 12 090 05 14 25 158 11 15 I2 079 01 16 25 158 08 Link...
Страница 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258542 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 i 2 32 31 30 23 27 _ 29 t28 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 19 18 22 21 20 14 15 14 27 5O ...
Страница 51: ...cludes Key Number 29 27 Gasket Bowl Retainer Screw Nut Hex Flange M6 x 1o0 2 Washer Plain 1 4 Washer Lock 1 4 Stud M6 x 1 0 x 122 2 29 12 041 06 3O M 0641060 31 X 25 63 32 X 22 11 33 M 0629122 NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 041 01 Gasket Carburetor 12 757 03 Kit Carburetor Repair 12 518 05 Lead Solenoid Black 5 14 Gauge Uninsulated Push On Tabs 41 518 34 Lead Ground Green 5 18 Gauge Insulated Grip Barrel Eyel...
Страница 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258542 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I Q 2 23 1 5 13 11111111111111111 OIL PAN LUBRICATION J iiiiiiii i i1_ ilU lU Uu u i i u STARTING SYSTEM 0 52 ...
Страница 53: ...Key 3 O Ring Dipstick O Ring Upper Oil Fill Tube Tube Oil Fill Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 20 O Ring Lower Oil Fill Tube Screen Oil Pick up Cover Oil Pick up Screen Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 16 Screw Hex Flange M10 x 1 5 x 25 Bracket Oil Pump Relief Valve Spring Oil Pump Relief Valve Piston Oil Pump Relief Valve Body Oit Pump Relief Valve Fi ter Oil Plug Square Head Solid 3 8 Oil Pump Assembly O...
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Страница 55: ... ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE f 15 MAX H H IIIIHI N H H HI it A Opora oyourT c or upanO 0ownthe aceo sope not I F greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme i caution when changing direction on slopes I ...
Страница 56: ...e 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 Roebuck and COoService Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258542 o ENGINE MODEL NO CV15S TYPE NO PS 41526 o ...
