Sears 917.258552 manual

aFTZ MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 OWNER'S MANUAL ® • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts _UTION, Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THfS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 I'llll IIII IIIIIIIIIIIII[...]

SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers u IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE _S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT ANSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. i. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and fo!Iow all instructions in the manual andon the machine b[...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a sears Tractor. }t has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance_ Should you experience any probtem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentertDepartment. We have competent, welt- trained technicians and the[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................[...]

ACCESSORIES AN ATTACH NTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outtets arid service r:er_ters when the tractor was purchased. MoSt Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the modet number of your tractor. ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER ] PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide [...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown ful size (1) Large Flat Washer "X t(1 ) Lockwasher (1) Locknut 5/16-18 x !-I/4 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Wasf" (1) Hex Bolt 17/32 x 1/2-13 x 1 x 12 Gauge @(2) Lock ._ashers #10 _)(2) Washers v / 3/t6x3/4x _,_,../ 16 Gauge (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Weld _ Nuts #10[...]

ASS LY 111111 ii ............ Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those pa_s teft unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor a{t parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened secureiy Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASS[...]

ASSEMBLY = First con nect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bott, ftat washer, _ockwasher and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely, o Conr_ect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi- nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock waslqer and hex nut. Tighten secureiy. * Close batterv box door. Open battery box door for: * inspe[...]

ASSEMBLY GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 3/8-16 LOCKNUT FiG° 5 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7) • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre=assemb_e we_d nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. . Tighten hardware securely. = Raise a.nd[...]

OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the prodLct Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY ENGINE ON i' CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD SLOW .WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS OFF FAST LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTR[...]

OPERATION t r,ll, i ,, KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various corttrots and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT IGNmON LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER S[...]

i ii iii i --IIII- OPERATION =, , any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can _ __esultinsevereeyedamage. AIwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieidswhifeoperatingyour _ tar ctor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety gtasseso HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC[...]

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

O ERATION 7ro 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 move fuet from the tank to the engine. , Be sure freewheet cdntrol is in the transmission em gaged position. Sit on seat in operating position_ depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake[...]

0 ERAT!ON MOWING TiPS - Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. o Mower should be properly teveled for best mow!_g performance. See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING n the Service and Adjustments section of this manual, • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming, • Drive so that clippings are discharged o[...]

CUSTOMER RESPO ILJTIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FtLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check fil'e Pressure Check for Loose _-asteners Sharpen/Replace Mower BIades Lubdcation Chart Check Bet_ery Leve!iRecharge Clean Battery apd Terminals Cooling Adjust Blonde Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motior_ Drive Belt(s) Tension Check E[...]

CUSTOME RESPONSIBILITIES a = = i 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 "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain[...]

CUSTOMER o Inspect cooling fan. to be sure fan blades are intact and c[ean. tnspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean coolin_3 fins. TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxte was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte- nance is not required fo[...]

' u,u ....... , r, 'lql ....... , CUSTO CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers: CLEAN AiR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooiin[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IIIMII'IIIII I ......... ........ I1=1,1 II I IIIIIII '1 IH IIIIIIII1,11111111 HI CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: _ Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. , Place motion contro! lever in neutra! (N) position. - Place attachment ctutch in "DISENGAGED" position. - Tur[...]

= 'n' TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See _'PRODUCT SPEC1F_CAT!ONS '_ on page 3 of this manual). if tires are over or unde rinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE_TO_SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21 ) ° Raise[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig, 24) The mower blade drive bett may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on tevet surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual), Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. , [...]

SERVICE AN ii,l,,iHn, iin= = i -=,i I =u,n t I,,, =lI,H=r TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 27) The motion control fever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the[...]

SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGJNE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig, 29} CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive ga_;;e$o Keep spat'ks, frame and smok[r_g _¢_ater/als away fror_ bat= teries. Always west eye p[oteotion when arour_d batter_s. If your battery is too wes_k to start the engine, it should be recharged, if "jumper cabte[...]

SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig, 31) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary+ Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: . With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow (_) to ch[...]

STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wiil not be used for 30 days or more. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage° When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor- oughly, remove ati dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. ,, Ctean entire tractor[...]

- . - -- : ...................... .. innlu 1it TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE 1, Outof fuel, 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly, 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5, Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty _el tilter. Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but wilt not start .... u Loss of power 7, Water In fue!. 8[...]

PROBLEM Engine cont_,naes to tun when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - Uneven _ = Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" ... - ....................... CAUSE I. Faul[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR = _ MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 RED ÷[ - oliio BATTERY BLACK /7 AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED ©_D -- __, mEO FUSE 30 AMP. i _ "-1STARTER WF TE I /-_ i _ I --J B ML_ { _ CLUTCH / BRAKE ,e L [ _ PEDAL UP) _H'_: . IGNITION | _ (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING ILl "_ A _ "_ F_ (CLUTCH OFF) } CONNECTOR ,- METER a_D (OPTIONAL) __w SP[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 ELECTRICAL 26 t9 20 I 25 52 16 E ! 3O[...]

REPAIR PARTS ........... TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 146140 2 74760412 3 STD551025 4 STD551125 6 STD541025 7 109238X ' 8 156417 9 109596X 16 153664 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 147430 22 4!52J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 108824X 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 !09310X 40 156442 4t 71[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 123 28 58 12 5 37 3 / 3 74 10 71 53 54 52 55 14 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS .... TRACTOR 'o MODEL NUMBER 917,258552 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION I 159527 2 140356 3 17490612 4 19131216 5 155272, 9 150t56X011 10 STD533710 11 146956 12 145660 13 146962 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD54!437 28 145198X558 29 145200 30 151287X558 3t 139976 38 139886 39 139887 51 7[...]

REPAIR pARTS TRACTOR" "_tooEL NUMBER 9_7..258552 77 53 55 / I 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS .... TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRePT_ON 1 150071 Transaxle Assembly 61 17490612 2 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 62 8883R 3 143995 Pulfeqy, Transaxte 63 140186 8 154792 Rod ,_hift Hydro LT 64 7!170764 t0 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 65 10040700 15 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 STEERING ASSEMBLY r / 62 _i .......... i • 25 / 68 36 28 30 68 32 67 70 t3 43[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON 1 12t472X 2 154427 3 !56483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X. 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156438 I1 STD551t37 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 I24035X 20 126684X 2! STD551!25 22 71100410 23 127501 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 174[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917,258552 SEAT ASSEMBLY 10 17 12 5 21 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 PART NO. 140123 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 121246X 12!248X 72050411 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge Clip, Push-In Hin[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 DECALS 21 2 6 3 18 7 7 9 t3 i 18 4 13 1 21 t5 16 2O 11 5 14 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156811 2 150333 3 151299 4 151300 5 12-113-64 6 133644 7 149407 8 156787 9 146709 10 156439 11 142341 12 146046 DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper, hstr, Decaf, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Decal, Hood, R.H, Decal, Hood, LH, Decal Hp Engin[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 ENGINE 14 1 7g 4 31 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 23 4O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 2 147025 17720410 4 137350 !4 13280328 15 13200300 !6 STD551237 23 156123 29 137180 31 109202X 32 123549X 33 123487X 35 17490512 37 137040 38 ....... 40 124028X 44 17490412 46 19091416 62 STD551131 77 19101216 79 M740108025 80 74760508 81 128861 Control, Throttle[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258552 MOWER LIFT 25 24 23 5 49 19 13 32 13_ 32 3O 13 150 4 8 2O 13 3 26 15 6 2O 7 161718 20 15 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTtON 1 15946O 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 4939M 15 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 I8 73800800 19 139868 20 3146R 23 110807X 24 19131016 25 2876H 26 76020308 27 !26971X 28 73350600 29 138057 30 150233 31 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ,-- MODEL NUMBER 917;258552 MOWER DECK 76 77 71 82 52 34 33 32 31 @ !02 105 / 106 _116 119 118 _13o 113 !1I 21 2 21 J . 22 23 24 16 I 18 28 29 18 25 26 27 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS, TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144393 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 138440 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X i6 140329 17 72110610 18 72140505 19 132827 20 136888 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917,258552 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 58 34 26 23 g0 52 91 59 91 4 5 90 46 113 24 "36[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310=0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 2 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 150829 Differential Assembly 3 142932 Seal Lip 52 142991 Washer 3/4x 1.5 x.13 4 142928 Ring, Wire Retai[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917;258552 KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CVl 5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 2 6--_ -1 11 -- _--I0 12 --9 J 7 8 9 2 3 / _;,j3 / 6 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917 258552 KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 AiR iNTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 12-743-05 2 25-34t-02 3 12-096-24 4 12-083-08 5 12-100-0! 6 X-25-63 7 12-083-05 8 12-313-04 9 12-094-12 10 12-072-05 11 t2-086-0t 12 12-041-02 Kit, Air Clean[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258552 KOHLER ENGINE -o MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS=41526 FUEL SYSTEM ] _--29 128 14 / 15 22 27 21 50[...]

REPAIR PARTS ......................... TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.258552 KOHLER ENGINE -° MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PB-41526 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON 1 12_853-56 2 12-041-02 3 12_053-56 4 12-041-0t 5 12-089-23 6 12-079-07 7 12-265-04 8 X-426-9 9 25-353-10 10 25-050[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917,258552 KOHLER ENGINE -° MODEL NUMBER CV15S; TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 23 22 J Q--' ;'-ii START|N_ I 5_ 52[...]

REPAIR PARTS ........ ................... TRACTOR .- - MODEL NUlVlBER 9i7.258552 KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV!5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 IGNITION t ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14 Screw, Hex Flange 1 12-032-03 M10 x 1.5 x 46 2 12-522_t8 2 12-468-03 Washer, Plain 3/8 3 12-445-02 3 24q62_03[...]

SERVICE NOTES 54[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O1 01 -r SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. / 15 ° MAX. i Ill Illll • II Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ! greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping [...]

S /RS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.258552 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) --OR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-859-5917 [...]