Sears 917.257462 manual

| SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.257462 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Be.fore Operating This Equipment [RRFTSMRN 12.0 HP ELECTRIC START 36" MOWER 6 SPEED LAWN RIDER • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustment • Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.[...]

& SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING 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 follow all instructions in the manual and on th[...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Rider. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability andperformance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tool[...]

i • ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also availableat most Sears retail outlets, catalcgand servicecenters. Most Sears storescan orderthese items for you when you provide the model numberof your tractor. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER STABILIZER MAINTENANCE BL[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................ 3 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................[...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Washer 2-1/4" diameter (1) Locknut 3/8-24 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x I (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Wasller 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge 111 II llllllll_ (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge Parts packe[...]

ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 9/16" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches (1) 1/2" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers Tire pressure gauge Screwdriver Utility knife When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operatin[...]

i _ ii I "_ i I fill I Ill" ASSEMBLY 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 battery acid are explosive. Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps. Always wear[...]

i i i I ill " I i ill " If It ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 5 & 6) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before Installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. Lift seat to raised position. • Open battery b[...]

OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN RIDER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN RIDER. Compare the illustrations with your Lawn Rider to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTrLE/ CHOKE CONTROL FUEL CAP MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB MOWER CLUTC[...]

OPERATION i 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 before starting your tractor and while moving. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING B[...]

OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 10) The position of the mower lift lever determines the cutting height. The position of the mower lift lever can be adjusted by moving the height adjustment knob to desired position. • With lift lever back and locked in highest position, pull out the adjustment knob and move to desired position. [...]

OPERATION ADD GASOLINE • 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 IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING. WARNING: Experience indica[...]

MAINTENANCE .AI.TE.A.CE SC.EDU'E "" AS YOU COMPLETE Check Brake Operation !_ V ° Check Tire Pressure _ T Check for Loose Fasteners I_ V _ Sharpen/ReplaceMower Blades !k/t4 _ Lubrication Chart I_ t_ T Check Battery Level/Recharge 0 Clean Batteryand Terminals V P !_ R CheckTransmission Cooling AdjustBlade Belt(s) Tension !_ Adjust Mot[...]

i i MAINTENANCE LAWN RIDER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, than brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air press[...]

MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS - Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking sodatoone gallon of w[...]

MAINTENANCE AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 19) The engine 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. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 19) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overhe[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. i Place lever in gearshift "NEUTRAL" position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED position. • Turn Ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING (See Fig. 23 - Fig. 26) Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3). If tires are over or under inflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. NOTE: One rotation of trunnion nut is equ[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27) Your unit is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If unit requires more than six (6) feet stoppingdistance at high speed in highest gear, then brake mustbe adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. • Measure dist[...]

i i • i i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 29) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. •[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 32) 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[...]

STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 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 mowe[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE 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 damagedwiring. 9. Carb[...]

i i i i_ll . i PROBLEM i 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 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE i = 1. Faulty operator-safety presencecontrol system. 1. Worn, bent or loose blad[...]

12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 SCHEMATIC t IGNITION SWITCH BA'I-FERY BLACK db qF FUSE 30 AMP. I I RED I I RED I I t i ! i I Idh SOLENOID WHITE CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL U P) f ...... } I CZF,- I (_,.._ I I I I I ] II I BLACK t I I BLACK I I BLACK ATrMENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) STARTER I I I I I I , © © ,BLACK I I SEAT SWITCH (NO[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 DECALS 3 8 17 4 7 7 6 10 11 9 15 14 12 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 126712X Decal 2 126685X Decal 3 130622 Decal 4 130621 Decal 5 126241X Decal 6 126770X Decal 7 108631X Decal 8 125880X Decal 9 127521 Decal 10 106974X Decal Instruction, Engine 11 121549X Engine 12[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 ELECTRICAL 25 24 2 29 30 _/ 17 16 15 18 12 11 10 13 14 _1 1 I I i)" I 1 i I 28[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 73510400 Nut, Hex, Keps 1/4-20 UNC 2 108423X Assembly, Cable 3 121265X Battery 4 STD611005 * Screw, Hex Washer Head, Tapping #10-16 x 1/2 5 108236X Bracket, Switch 6 104445X Switch, Interlock 7 109553X Switch, Interlock 8 STD601005 * Screw, [...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 HOOD 11 / 10 2 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 124657X 2 STD541425 3 STD551025 4 STD522506 5 126675X 6 122549X 7 122548X 8 17411310 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Spring, Extension * Nut, Hex, Keps 1/4-20 UNC * Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge * Bolt, Hex, Fin 1/4-20 UNC x 5/8 Grade 5 B[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 FENDER / CHASSIS 16 17 14 11 0 I 12 KEY PART NO. NO. KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 129965 19132012 17490612 124181X 127115X419 109596X 126700X 17490512 126995X 124602X 124346X Case, Battery 12 123645X Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Gauge 13 105687X Scre[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 SEAT 2 3 1 4 / 5 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 23 I / 6 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 72050411 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-3/8 127436 Seat STD511005 * Screw, Slotted Pan Head #10-32 x 1/2 STD541431 *Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 105529X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC [...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 DASH 17 1 20 21 6 ' 7 8 3 9 _ 1011 _ 17 16 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 122015X 130913 123487X 8544R 8548R STD541425 2751R STD551025 74760428 19091413 121249X 3720R DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Cap, Fuel Assembly, Dash & Fuel Tank Clamp, Hose Line[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 STEERING WHEEL 2 1 3 4 / j 5 J 6 13 J KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 100710L Insert, Steering Wheel 2 STD541537 *Locknut 3/8-24 UNF 3 19133808 Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Gauge 4 100713N Wheel, Steering 5 121897X Sleeve, Steering 6 STD611005 * Screw, Hex Self-Tapping #10-16 x 1/2 7 102[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 SECTOR GEAR / AXLE SUPPORT 1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 124093X Link, Drag 12 126847X 74780828 Bolt, Hex, Fin. 1/2-13 x 1-3/4 13 STD523107 17490508 Screw, Hex, Thd. Roll. 14 19111416 5/16-18 x 1/2 15 STD533707 121925X Plate, Ste[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 FRONT AXLE 2 9 / f_ i l I I / //I ii I /// I I I I _ II /1 I I /.," ._ _" / 2 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PART NO. 121232X 12000029 121748X 121922X 128543 6266H 121919X 121749X STD561210 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Cap, Spindle Ring, Klip Washer 25/32 x 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 BRAKE / REAR MOWER LIFT ASSEMBLY 4 5 1 2 8 3 6 7 6 8 9 10 .> KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 124236X 123436X 123437X 8883R 122504X STD560907 STD551037 17490508 STD561210 STD551037 123543X 129567 123394X 121978X 123641X 19251816 Cap, Plunger Rod, Parking Brake Brack[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 ENGINE / THROTTLE 1 I 2 3 7 4 9 ,12 10 11 8 17 13 14 15 KEY NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PART NO. 17720408 132758 131951 71070512 STD551131 125593X STD541031 121094X STD551031 STD551125 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Screw, Hex, Thread Cutting 11 1/4-20 x 1/2 12 Control, Throttle 13 Engine,[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 STD541431 STD523107 131205 2 7 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 4 131004 5 STD551143 6 71130720 7 124525X 8 123405X 9 STD523715 10 123396X 11 123395X 12 4859J 13 STD551037 * Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 * Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 Keeper, Mowe[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 TRANSAXLE 14 I 3 4 6 10 10 25 7 8 9 21 23 / 30 24 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 123385X 2 12000028 3 123655X 4 STD580025 5 STD541431 6 STD533107 7 123378X 8 17490512 9 110422X 10 121749X 11 123583X 12 STD523727 13 123377X 14 17490508 17 123632X 18 71040412 Pulley Ring, Retainer Tran[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 MOWER LIFT LEVER KEY NO. 11 24 23 26 16 22 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 126470X Clip, Fuel Line 17 122018X Bracket, Mower Clutch 18 74780408 Bolt, Hex, Fin 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2 19 Grade 5 20 STD541437 * Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UN[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 MOWER DECK 17 43 41 37 33 4O / 39 36 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 127743 Spring, Mower Clutch 26 129963 2 122052X Spacer, Retainer 27 129983 3 STD541437 * Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 28 129207 4 130840 Brake Assembly 29 73050900 5 131251 Guide, Belt Idler 30 126361X 6 121316X Pulley,[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 FOOTE/DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 143.4360-18 20 2_ 5_ 22 4"-1 _98" 19 23 24 26 31 37 27 32 33 34 36 35 19 52 53 19 40 55 56 54 41 42 43* 57 59 56 55 44 46 47 48 49 50 19 61 74 59 62 63 64 65 i9 67 71 43*52 70 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 FOOTE/DANA TRANSAXLE- MODEL NUMBER 143.4360-18 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 120458X Housing, Upper 41 105928X 2274J Screw, Tapping, Large 42 110084X [...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01 265 % 657 334 3O7 P337 11 757 219 422 = 46[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01 965 53 52 164. 123 84A _T8 66S 121 CARBU_OR OVERHAUL KIT I 131 130 51 (_)138 141 618 _634 105 42.1 611 © 127 I 125 728 535 1711 445 224 537 482 601 601 I -o 47[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01 310 803 801 Reference Number 309 , • Motor and Manufecturer Drive Ass_. B_gs & Houdng Strat|on Lenolh 12V 3-21/32" 394805 "Includes Brush Set *'Includes #398003 Clutch Assembly #280104 Gear [...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 490450 399265 3 391086 5 494240 7 271866 8 391406 9 27803 10 93394 11 280100 12 271916 271997 271996 13 93723 15 94239 16 490466 94196 18 494238 20 2[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36" LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257462 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 265 221535 Clamp, Casing 635 66538 284 94419 Screw, Clamp Mounting 646 224546 284A 94326 Screw, Air Cleaner 657 93496 304 494269 Housing, Blower 663 9462[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. iii i iiii If _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I !1 _ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I _ ally to prevent tipping or loss[...]

SE_/A/ S OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.257462 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS [RI:IFTSMI:IN ° 12.0 HP ELECTRIC START 36" MOWER 6 SPEED LAWN RIDER 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 engine[...]