Sears 917.25667 manual

® MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly ° Operation ° Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustments o 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[...]

SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers iMPORTANT; THiS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and foiiow all instructions in the manual and on the machine b[...]

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 Authorized Service CentedDepartment Department We have com- petent, well-trained technicia[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 17-20 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................[...]

'"H " ,I HI,I,II Illl I ACCESSORIES AN ATTACH ENTS ,11 i, ,i ii .......................... These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets 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 MAIN[...]

© © (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 [1) Hex Bolt 5/16-t8 x 1-114 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (t) Shoulder (1) Hex Bolt Bolt 5/16-18 1/2-t3 x '1 ] 7/32 x 1-3/t &x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1t2 m ,_ .... lU,,,,u ....... i,, 2) Lock (2) Screws - Washers #10 x 5t8 _ k_ } (2) Washers / 3116 x 3/4 (2) Weld "_=,,../ x 16 Gauge Nuts #10 (2)[...]

i1,1,,u, n,nn ............ ,i,i lunl ,n nl,n i,,ll i ,m,, in,i ,,, ASSEMBLY __1,1 ,,, i,,11 u u Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted 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 [...]

............................... ii,i , ,i,,i iiilll i ,,i i1,1,, ii i ,,i,1,,i,1,1 ASSEMBLY _L .............. i,ll i HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig, 2) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to preven[...]

HI"'II!IIII' IIl'lm'l I II .............................. i1,,111 ,,,i, ASSEMBLY INI, i,i ,i, INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See • Place the R.H. suspension arm on outward pointing Figs. 4 and 7) deck pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm, Be sure tractor is on l[...]

,,,i .... iii1,1,,11,,, , ,,111,,,i ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) o Instal] two latch hooks to mutcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. o ° o o o Tighten hardware securely,, Raise and hold deflect[...]

,i i ............................................................................... OPERATION ,, , i,ii,,,,,u ,, M'"",IU I UI"I" I These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning. {, BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE [...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations wfth your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments,, Save this manual for future reference_ LIGHT CHOKE ATTACHMENT SWITCH CONTROL AMMETER CLUTCH SWITCH POSITION THROTTLE CONTROL "[...]

....................... i i ............ OPERAON 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 your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standa[...]

OPERATION -o With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground_ Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely.. • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET G[...]

OPERATmO 1,, u,=, i .................................. .................. WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended o 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 o system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine[...]

,,i, ,, ,i MOWING TIPS o Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor, • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. . The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. o Drive so that clippings are [...]

,Ull ii ,,111,11 i i ,,,i,,11,,i, ,,,i lU ,.Hill CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,,i i ............................. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __ __,nJ__oy FILL IN DATES REGULAR SERVICE ,_'_..._ _4__ £'?-_-_-_'_t-£°7_ ........ ...... _/"_,_"_._" S E a V 1 c E DATES Check Brake Operation _' _' Check Tire Pressure _ 6/[...]

CUSTOME , ii i .................. m ................ RESPONSml31LITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nanc;eo BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requiresmore than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted° (See '%0 ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments sect[...]

............................ i ............ in UlUl i ill, ii1,,i,, i ii i ii,lll,,,, CUSTOMER RESPONS LnTIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission s[...]

., H..= .... = CUSTO p_uim, .. i i =.....i,ir, . , ...H=..=..= ...... =.= ..... RESPONSIBmLmTIE$ i ==m.m .=,l = ..,i.1 = ..... =.....m=,== .1,, ........... _ MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage° IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE US[...]

.............................. HIll= SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i = Nil ,il, l,,=,lH= = = = = = CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, o Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. = Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. = Turn ignition key "OF[...]

=,,_. I===,, =,H= ................... ,,, SERVmCE AN SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 21 and 22) Raise mower to its highest position o At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mowerto ground Distance"A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other o If adjustment is necessa[...]

i, ii .11111 iii iin nl,, ii,lU,i i, iiiiiii1,111 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig_ 25) - • Park tractor on a level surface, Engage parking brake, o Remove four screws from L,H, mandrel cover and remove cover, • Roll bett over the top of LHo mandrel pulley. o Remove belt from electric clutch [...]

, ,i,,i,, , .......................... l ,, i ,i, TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 27) The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required Adjustments shou[...]

'JJIL SERVICE AND A DJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 30) The motion control lever 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 right side of transmi[...]

........ r SERVRCE ..... ,,,, ..... TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTER'/' See Fig, 32) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged If "j[...]

..................................... m,m i ,i ................... ,,.,, ,i i ,,i ii .i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS w ,,.i,,.... i . ,,m,m . iii ,,,,,.1,,.111 .. . ,,,.,.1,1, i i ' UJUlLL J TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 35) • With throttle control lever in slow (*_,) position, hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle The [...]

STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or more. II A 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 | ......... befor estoring, in any enc!osu[e: ........ d [...]

, i , ii i,ii ........................................... TROUBLESHOOTi POINTS i, CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM L Wil! not start L ' Hard to start Engine will not turn over iii ,i i,,,11 .... Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration 1 Out of rue{ 2 Engine not "cHoKED" properly 3 Engine flooded 4 Bad spark plug 5 [...]

uu,,,,ll ..... i ........................... TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged nl, i , Poor cut - uneven CAUSE i ...... i_l:U,l,n,,,,u Faulty operator-safety presence contro! system 1 Worn, bent or loose blade 2 Mower deck not level 3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash u[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 RED BATTERY BLACK FUSE 30 AMP, U",2) r ...... ;c G: t WHITE ,© I j I _ F I 1 J J i R=o ,Ay :_iO , ,=o 1 _ E I | :a / o4- > I I _ D i RED AMMETER WHITE i WHITE CHARGING SYSTEM OUTFUT 5 AMP DC POS @ 3_00 RPM DIODE _)- ASSEMBLY I LtGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP DC NEG @ 3600 RPM I | l '0'0+[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 ELECTRICAL 9 7 33 1t 19 2O ! I I i I I 26 52 4O 12 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 146140 2 74760412 3 STD551025 4 STD551 t25 6 STD541025 7 7697J 8 7603J 9 I09596X 10 145211 11 145209 12 145769 16 153664 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 147430 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146148 26 108824X 28 145491 29 t21305X 30 140301 31 12421tX 32 141226 33 '109[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917=256670 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES I 26 31 14 26 33 t0 44 ° 0 25 26 6 , _16 °3 28 58 52 55 14 60 57 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 151169 2 140356 3 17490612 4 STD551025 5 146077 6 145206 8 126471X 9 154587X010 10 STD533710 tl 146956 12 145660 13 146962 14 17490608 15 74180512 16 STD541431 17 144983X574 18 126938X 20 145210 23 124028X 24 STD523710 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 [...]

REPAQR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 DRIVE 33 43 52 53 55 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NOr DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 150071 TransaxleAssembly 53 105710X 2 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 55 105709X 3 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 56 74760620 8 141002 Rod Shift Hydro LT 57 140294 9 137140 Clutch Elect 59 140312 10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 60 105730X 15[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - " MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 / . -22_!2222Z -- ', t 1! 40 47 lO 13 16 32 33 34 35 14 46 43 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 142033 3 135227 4 135228 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 130468 11 STD551137 13 110438X 14 74011056 15 73901000 16 132624 17 140176 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 21 STD551125 22 71100410 23 127501 24 109816X 25 124036X 27 13[...]

REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 SEAT ASSEMBLY 23 5 25 5 2t KEY NO. 1 2 5 6 7 10 t2 13 14 15 16 PART NO, 140123 140551 145006 STD541437 124181X 140552 121246X 121248X 72050411 134300 12!250X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Clip Push-In Nut Lock Hex W/ins 3/8 -16 UNC Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Pan Pnt Seat (blk) Bra[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 DECALS 14 6 7 22 19 15 12 8 18 7 17 11 13 14 KEY PART NO, NO. 1 140819 2 149917 3 150683 4 150684 5 142336 6 133644 7 150927 8 145245 9 128314 10 150333 11 137537 12 4900J DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Instruction Operat Eng Decal Fend Auto Trans Srs. Whto Decal Hood Rh Craftsman Decal Hood Lh Craftsman De[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 ENGINE 27 2 1""_ 38 14 81 40 _ 33 39 13 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 23 PART NO. 151273 17720410 154546 149723 144069 144068 138129 150376 145552 STD551125 STD522507 272250 13280336 13200300 STD551237 17490624 150554 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester DESCRIPTION Contr[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 MOWER LIFT 28 27 26 13 23 49 3O 3 7 f t' ! / ! ! KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 13 19 I I 13 PART NO. 136973 145117 I05767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 122512X 139865 139866 STD624008 127218 73350800 130171 73800800 32 19 DESCRIPTION Wire Assyo, inner, with Plunger [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 MOWER DECK 46 45 31 3 118 19 49 Y 41 y 36 46 I I 21 47 1 18 _12 103102 I06-"_ J /_104 105 101 1 9 8 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 153125 3 138457 5 4939M 6 130832 8 850857 9 10030600 10 I40296 11 152443 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 110485X I6 140329 18 72140505 19 132827 20 '145055 21 73680500 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 58 34 26 23 59 28 91 j 52 91 9O 52 .J 5 3 35 113 46[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 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 x7/8 x.060 2 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 150829 Differential Assembly 3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x.13 4 142928 Ring, Wire Retai[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 BRIGGS & STRA_ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1625-01 24 32 601 601 26 24O 523 .._ 842 % 422 284A 525 524 0 284 534 535 445 235 537 642 161 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1625-01 t358 GASKET SET I 186i PUMP REPAIR Knl 121 CARBURETOR KIT I IH llll ii ,H I GASKET SET i i 859 95 394 104 103 102 _119 434 392 _ 117 I 78 468 _332 Q 75 188 @ 1006 334 851 _363 482 51 51A 232 _===_ 202 257 52 205 634 52 54 356 877[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1625-01 653 229 @ _92 783 615A 801 8O2 201 209A 209 414 206 207 224 50[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1625-01 9 8A 572 10A lO 304 9 3O5 3 22 881 5A 13 I,o,_ ow._,;s MAI,IUA,-I I,ol,'-AB_" _'Tt "_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 305 308 306 307 308A 307 305A 51[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1625-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 497074 Cylinder Assembly 54 94764 Screw, Sems 2 399265 Bushing 75 222511 Washer, Spring 3 391086 *Seal, Oil 78 94326 Screw, Seres 5 493457 Head, Cylinder#1 90 495181 Car[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.256670 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1625-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 230 223882 Washer, Governor Crank, Inside 569 272645 * Gasket, Base 572 224816 Baffle, Air, Cylinder #2 232 262539 Spring, Link 235 224995 Shietd, Fuel Spray 573 4913[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION i "" SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. ! 15 ° MAX.[...]

8_ AIR8 OWN R'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.256670 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[...]