Sears 917.25597 manuale d’uso

® 917.255970 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service o Adjustments • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment[...]

SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE ISCAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDSAND FEETANDTHROWING OBJECTS° FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION = Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before[...]

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 easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service CentedDepartmento We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tool[...]

LE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 3,15-18 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................[...]

AOOESSO IES AND ATTACH ENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased.. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STA[...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK .............. : ii iil:ll i:lt ii Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _J (3) Retainer Springs (4) Retainer Springs (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 @ (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gao _J'j (2) Lock Washers 1/4 (2) Wing Nuts 1/4-20 Part[...]

You r new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts teft 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 REQUURED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench[...]

ASS LY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 3) CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing immediately if accidentally in contact with battery acid. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged bat- tery acid are explosive. Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps. Always wear gloves, clothing and gogglesto protec[...]

ASSEMBLY ,,,1111111 .............. INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 5 and 8) Be sure tractor is on level surface,, Engage parking brake. o Cut and remove tie down wire between anti-sway bar and Roll,, gauge wheel brackeL Swing anti-sway barto left side of mower deck, o Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor. ?[...]

INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 6 and 7) o o CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove A etal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. Raise hood° Make sure drain tube is fastened to drain hole in battery tray and battery tray is [...]

OPERATION iHl:: .............................. 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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference° LIGHT SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLU[...]

OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result i : i oreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety, gtasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Se[...]

,u,,,,,i TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10 ) o Adjust mower to desired cutting height. ° Lower mower with lift control,. Remove rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel.. • Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pins., Gauge wheels shoul[...]

:?:?:::::: ........... ,11 ii,llllu,i , OPERATUON ADD GASOLINE o FIll fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).. IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING tN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEAT[...]

CUSTOM ESPONSmBIL ES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___./_ _/__ FILL IN DATES ./'___,,_. _ AS YOU COMPLETE /__/_.O_ R+E.GULA._+R S ERVlC_ F _.£,_._"SERVICE DATE s Check Brake Operation _ _4 Check Tire Pressure ..... " _ ' ; _ ........................ , ............... T Check for Loose Fasteners 6# 4 R SharpentRepiace Mower Blades 6#44 ,[...]

CUSTOM 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 o Maintain proper air' pressure [...]

IUIII"IIIIIH HIIIIlU IIII IIIl'll'ln U l CUSTOM LINES BATTERY (See Fig. 17) Your unit has a batter,/charging system which is sufficient for normal user However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend it's life,, • Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even with bottoms of vent welt[...]

CUSTOM ESPON$ CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 20) The 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.. IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION [...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 'I""IHII'_'II' I'1 ........ :': '11 ........................ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: TRACTOR • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and setparking brake. o Place gearshift lever in NEUTRAL" position. = Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED&q[...]

SERVICE AND A JUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs25 and 26) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. I FTHE 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 the front is ap[...]

CE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake. o Remove mower drive belt (See'q'O REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). . Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). . Remove four screws from Roll. mand[...]

SERVICE AN TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 31) Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. It is not necessaryto remove mower. BELT REMOVAL - • Raise hood and disconnect BLACK (grounding) bat- tery cable.. ° Set parking brake (to get belt[...]

/q iiUHII,IWql ,rqll,q ,111 $ERVUCE AN TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig_ 34) - • Block up axle secureiy_ • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal, = Repair tire and reassemble, - Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. . Replace cover. WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER [...]

ill i ............................. illl ,,i,i ii ....................... TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 38) • Raise hood,. • Unsnap headlight wire connector,. ° Stand in front of tractor, G rasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. ° To replace, reverse above procedure. WIRE CONNECTION FIG. 38 HOOD ENGINE T[...]

$ERVRCE AND ADJUSTMENTS i ,,,= TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs. 41 and 42) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment 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: In general, t[...]

STO AGE 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.. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor [...]

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TROUIBLESHOOTmNG ,ul_uuJx: ......... POmNTS PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 1 Out of fuel 2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly 3 Engine flooded 4.. Bad spark plug, 5 Dirty air filter 6, Dirty fuel filter. 7 Water in fuel 8 Loose or damaged wiring.. 9 Carburetor out of adjustment 10. Engine valves out of adjustment, l r Fill fueltank 2 S[...]

TF OUBLESHOOT NG POHNTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run 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 Engine "'backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE I.. Faulty operator-safety[...]

..... 18 HP44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 SCHEMATIC m oilllllo BATTERY BLACK IGNITION BLACK SWITCH LIFT KIT WIRING 30 1 RELAY M IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF M + G ON ] B+L START" B + S FUSE 3O AMP. RED l ! tC DJ t F CLUTCH / BRAKE I t I = I STARTER _ ..... ] (PEDAL UP) RED B E _£), ! ! _ SEAT SWITCH A (NOT OCCUPIED) (DISEN[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 DECALS 13 18 3 78 19 5 8167 4 13 10 12 17 23 11 23 '14 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 136794 3 '138279 4 138280 5 138264 6 133644 7 138049 8 138262 9 125880X 10 137537 11 4900J t2 138435 Decal, Operating instruction Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal Hood, Craft[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 ELECTROCAL A B C _12 _14 _16 _13 t_J17 I 29 I 48 3 4 39 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 ELECTRBCAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t 109310X Key, Ignition 2 4406R Switch, Ignition 3 123620X Cover, Switch Key 4 124211X Nut, ignition 6 110712X Switch, Light 7 121537X Battery 8 7603J Tray, Battery 9 7697J Tube, Drain 10 109596X Clamp, Hose 11 138406 Solenoid 12 10090400 Washer, L[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 21 17 37 19 93 16 _ 79 20 ,,_ 76 91 4 86 85 36 18 97 22 49 25 !1 63 40 15 66 24 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NOw DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 138597 Rail, Frame RH 45 138460 2 7982J Drawbar, Gt 46 10040400 3 136671X417 Panel Asmo, Side LH 47 17490608 4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 48 136814 5 136696 Dash, Plastic Black 49 136813 6 137251 Dash[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 39 28 29 32 31 64 46 36 / 68 9 8 62 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 37 121749X 2 2228M Key, Woodruff 38 110895X 3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 39 74321016 7 135758 Wheel Hub Assembly 40 5304J 8 12000034 Klip Ring 41 STD541410 9 1304H Bolt, Hub 42 8883R 10 214J Dru[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 STEERING ASSEMBLY 26 24 1 _ 21 2O 34 33 32 6 27 19 27 6 / ,/ ./ 16 ,I 23 10 15' 14 35 t4 18 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,255970 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 133741 2 674A243 3 6855M 4 136960 5 136959 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 121232X 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 10040600 15 73610600 16 102458X 17 137347 18 137155 19 138053 20 121050X 21 100711L 22 1554J 23 17431008 24 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS ....... 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 ENGINE 6 1 1 1 i 1 f I t I i 17 18 37 ,o 43 9 12 19 11 41 31 30 35 30 35 36 34 16 28 40[...]

REPAIR ENGINE PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 t38t61 2 139217 3 132403O0 4 13280328 5 13200300 6 138129 7 139211 8 12t361X 9 138559 10 !05432X 11 137'140 12 136907 13 138486 14 138487 15 127334X 16 109227X !7 106082X !8 123549X 19 13290300 20 133439 21 17720410 22 132779 23 19132616 DESCRIPTION KEY PAR[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 SEAT ASSEMBLY 28 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 127438X 2 126656X 5 275tR 6 73680600 7 124181X 8 174905O8 9 19131614 10 131454 11 121251X 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050411 15 134300 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat 16 121250X Bracket, Pivot Seat 17 123976X Clip, Line Fuel 18 74641008 Nu[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 LiFT ASSEMBLY 35 17 34 33 31 7 9 .'_,?' / 23 X 21 19 20 X 15 t8 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 !1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PART NO. 121006X 137295 121002X 12000022 19292016 74780624 125631X 122365X 122364X 2876H 138020 3146R 138023 19131611 73800600 674A247 73350600 5329J DESCRIPTION[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 44" MOWER DECK 55 59 52 48 38 5O 32 25 24 t 3 6 54 31 10 11 16 _ 8-_ 26 42 18 17 23 2 22 44[...]

REPARR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 44" MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 136471 2 7380050O 3 72110506 4 7631J 5 138457 6 4939M 7 130832 8 850857 9 10030600 10 129962 11 130652 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 110485X t6 136929 17 106735X 18 19111016 19 105304X 20 123713X 21 137607[...]

REPAIIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 TRANSAXLE 3 5 2 78 48 31 / 72 71 ,_97 9 92 93- @ f98 7 41 25 24 46[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9"17.255970 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 t7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 45 46 47 48 49 5O 4197R 12000034 4199R 4216R 4215R 4217R 6256H 74020652 7392M 137261 4985R 6266H 421[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1243-01 9 9 305 46( 2O "_ 305 18 219 * REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCT{O N MANUAL, 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1243-01 2o6 358 GASKET SET] [861 PUMP REPAIR KIT I [121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT lt_l 235 49[...]

REPAIlR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1243-01 i 50[...]

REPAaR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1243-01 Reference Number Manufacturer Briogs & _ Housing Stratton ] Length _2v I..... 3-5,;8" "includes Brush Set 309 1 310 i 3"_ T s44 t Motor and I Thru Bolt I Brush _ Armature I Drive Ass'y. i Asse[...]

RE:PAnR PARTS 18 PiP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1243-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 494533 2 399265 3 391086 5-1 493457 5-2 493458 7-1 271867 7-2 271868 8-1 398065 8-2 222892 9 27803 !0 94382 11 280225 12 271703 271188 271189 13 94565 15 [...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1243-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 216 262375 219 393415 219A 394348 220 222773 222 491282 224 94297 227 491297 229 62199 230 223882 232 262539 235 224039 240 493629 244 230318 257 93897 258 93[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATRON SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. ,,_,, ,,, , :_ ,, , , . _ ,,, ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, ,,,,, ,,, _ A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not i ! _ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- |[...]

OWNER'S MODEL NO. 917.255970 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ® 18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START 44" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat. The model number for your' en[...]