Sears 917.258524 manual

ODEL BER 917.258524 OWNER'S MANUAL ® Assembly ® Operation ® Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments ® Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LIN E, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 ib_l m[...]

SAFETY RULES _ Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWtNG OBJECTS_ FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructionstn the manual and on the machlne [...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easity remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Departmento We have competent, well- trained technicians and the[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................[...]

ACCESSORI A ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retailoutlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor° ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wid[...]

CONTENTS OF PACK ...................................... i,illllllll i , ii ,111 Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 iii1,11111111 I" I i , I i II i1,1111'11,1'1'1'1 .......... L:: (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 O (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 [...]

ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness° TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wre[...]

_jl,/llljllll ii iii i,, ,ll, ii illll 1,1,1,11 ,i ii iiilllllll i ........ ASSEMBLY i iill ii • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) temfinal with hex bolt, flat washer,[...]

GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 3/8-16 LOCKNUT 3/8" WASHER GAUGE WHEEL' ASS SHOULDER BOLT BLY TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory° FIG. 5 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7) . Install [...]

.................................................................. • ....................... , L I" I OPERATION ................................. , ,,,,H ,H,HH, .................................. These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning_ t A BATTERY CAUTION OR WAR[...]

OPERATION i...................... ::::1,1 ,, , KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourselfwiththe locations of various controis and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference° ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH AMMETE[...]

ill ..................... i i ill IUUlll ...................................... OPERATION ....... i .................................................. [111111111 IIIIII [ The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating y[...]

OPERAON TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch° Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine° . Select desired height of cut. . Lower mower with attachment lift control, • Start mower blades by engaging[...]

........................ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii LL LII II II[IIIIIIIIIII OPERATION i m,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, iii tNI : " ....................... ' '"'"' ............. NNI TO START ENGINE (See Fig, 9) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to mov[...]

CUSTOM ESPO L ES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,f___ _._o__ FILL IN DATES /_X_'_._<p_"_. _'_0 7 AS YOU COMPLETE /_-_,_/_O_ R EGULAR SERV!CE /_/_'_ERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation _/ _/ = , .... , ,_ Check Tire Pressure _ $/ T Check _er"Le'ose'Fasteners t_/ _, V' .................................. X C ...........[...]

............................. ,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ......................... ill llllll,lUUll iiiill i,iiiiilll,i CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte_ nance, BRAKE OPERATION if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted° (See &q[...]

BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use, However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean_ • Keep battery bolts tight. o Keep small vent holes open, • Recharge at 6o10 amperes for I hour° TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS[...]

CUSTOMER = Ill J lu=lllll=llllu=ll=L=, AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter, Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season, Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first, Service air cleaner more often under'dusty cond[...]

CUSTO ESPONSH LmTUES i i I pl ,Ulll i _ , iiiiii I iiI i LL I L iii iI .... : : ,_, MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark [...]

.... ii ii ii ,,llUl,ii SERVICE AND ADJUSTM ........................... ii i, i,i ii iiiiiiiilU ............ I!/IIIIIIIII[IlUI[ , iiii , i iiiii O I CAUTION" BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS; Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN[...]

RVmCE AND -- :: ,,i H ,=l=,,,,tiH=== = ......... lll,i .............................. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust y[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTM WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake° BELT REMOVAL - * Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). , Work belt off bot[...]

SERVICE A D TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-INICAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor, tf [...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTM TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB e e Q Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill° Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent[...]

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 32) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- merit should not be necessary. However, minor adjust- ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or Ioado If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: tn general, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. 'lqll :::::: : /'11! A CAUTION: Never storethe tractor with ! • • gasoline in the tank inside a building ! _ where fumes may reach an open flame ! _ or spark. Allow the engine to cool I before storing in any en[...]

PROBLEM Wtll not start Hard to start Engine wig not turn over ,llllll,i, i,ll t,i Engine clicks but wtll not start Loss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE 1,, Out of fuel,, 2,, Engine not =CHOKED" prope.dy, 3 Engine f|ooded_ 4_ Bad spark plug, 5o Dirty air filter,, 6o Dirty fuel filter 7, Water in fuai_ 8_ Loose or damaged wiring, 9. Carbureto[...]

TROU HOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE : ................. 1. Faulty operator-[...]

SCHEMATIC RED olllllIo BATTERY BLACK AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RE_ IGNITION SWITCH J SOLENOID WHITE RED STARTER BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) 7 .... t- I I BLACK 9LACK HOUR _) F i w._ I © ' t I t I J A_M-E_T dL-U_-6H"_ (CLUTCH OFF) 1 _-_ METER (OPTIONAL) BLACK r t = FUEL= i ---/A"k--_NE = FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (_ IGNITION UNIT GROUNDIN[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 ELECTRICAL 2O 33 29 I i 2° | t I I I I I I 3O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 I44925 2 747604'12 3 STD551025 4 STD551125 6 STD541025 7 109238X 8 156417 9 109596X 16 153664 19 STD551125 2O 73350400 21 147430 22 4t52J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 108824X 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 109310X 40 156442 4i 71110408 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 12 53 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159527 2 140356 3 17490612 4 19131216 5 155272 9 150156X01t 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 14566O 13 155936 t4 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 145198X558 29 155217 30 151287X558 31 139976 37 174905O8 38 139886 39 139887 51[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258524 DRIVE 57 31 81 19 75 18 62 35 40,-._ 38 ,...._ 42 ,..._ 39-..... 34 5otl 37 26 27 116 48 150 151 51 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258524 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t ........ Transaxle (See Breakdown) 53 1057t0X Peerless 930-057A 55 105709X 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 56 STD5237t2 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 57 130801 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 58 127274X 5 121520X Strap, Torque 59 140312 6 174905[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 L, ' f t _ 27 jr 25 10 28 30 32 43 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258524 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t i39768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156438 I1 STD551137 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 16 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 22 71200410 23 127501 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17490612 3O STD5[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258524 SEAT ASSEMBLY 10 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 PART NO, 140123 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124t 8t X 17490616 19131614 155925 121246X 121248X 72050411 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt Washer 13/32 x i x 10 Gauge Clip, Push-In Hinged Nut Spr[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 DECALS 9 13 2 6 3 18 7 7 18 4 ! 10 2O 14 12 13 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 156368 2 150333 3 151299 4 15130O 6 133644 7 15O927 8 156787 9 146709 10 156439 DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instr_ Decal Cap Cnsmr Help Line Decal Hood, R°H. Decal Hood, L.H. Decal Customer Maintenance Decal Side Panel Decal Deck Mower EZ[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 ENGINE 3 81 62 _" 4 78 14 6 38 78 ÷- 40 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUiViBER 917,258524 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 150600 17720410 4 137352 13 272293 14 13280324 t5 1320O300 16 STD551237 23 156123 29 137180 31 I09202X 32 123549X 33 123487X 35 1749O512 37 137040 38 ....... 4O 124028X 44 17490412 46 19091416 62 STD551131 72 71070512 78 1749O620 81 128861 Control, Throttle S[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 MOWER LIFT 5 49 13 4 6 12 3O 3 26 / 1 6 5 7 8 19 13 2O 15 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 t2000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 12563tX 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 4939M 15 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 3t46R 23 110807X 24 19'131016 25 2876H 26 76020308 27 126971X 28 7335O600 29 138057 30 1502[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 MOWER DECK 74 76 68 52 58 34 33 31 101 "'_ 104 105" 106 105 106 116 113 111 114 i 117119_-_ 121_; 118...._ I 21 2 16 18 29 18 113 117 116 27 44[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144393 Mower Housing 56 122052X 2 STD533107 Bolt 58 140086 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 59 141043 4 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 67 149846 5 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 68 144200 6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 71 14[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A _8 34 / 7 35 9 31 6 8 5 8 / 23 31 35 / 13 67 77 29 15 69 36 13 79 45 42 52 58 59 65 33 6O 61 23 ! 1 ! 46[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772'108A Cover, Transaxle 43 792075 2 780086A Bearing, Needle 44 790025 3 770102A Case, Transaxle 45 786066 4 776260A Shaft, Counter 46 786086 5 776219B Shaft and Pinion Assembly, Output 47 774[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 718 230 _614 635 337 562 230 634A "k REQUIRES SPEClALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 35 @ 238(_ 4O 868A 166 1029 294 _ 1034 1022 1026 45 48 7 52 _13 _P 305 1023[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 iilll ill 127 138 106 987 95 117 137 147 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 634 634B 142 123 _r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 130 i 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 46 142 ÷22 15 137 13e_ ii 49[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 20 634A 842 3 524 868 868A I I i 51 GASKET SET 1 138 137 9_7'"CARBU.ETOR GASKET SET 467 535 445 304 305_p 468 1006 668 1044 7s 224 334 50[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 877 783 801 311 544 803 1090 51[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 496412 2 399265 3 391086 5 495858 7 272614 8 495735 9 27803 10 94621 1t 281246 12 271916 271997 271996 13 94728 15 94239 16 495162 94196 t8 494238 20 291675 22 94624 23 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258524 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 284A 94073 Screw, Hex Head 729A 225170 Retainer, Wire 294 810088 Screw, Set 741 262932 Gear, Timing 304 496280 Housing, Blower 757 213998 Link, Counterweight 305 94786 Scr[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O1 01 SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 °, MAX, '_ .,_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I AA greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- J ally to prevent tipping or loss [...]

OWN R'S MANUAL MODEL NO= 917.258524 iF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 CRRFTSM[...]