Sears 917.257552 manual

_ _i ¸ I_, _- i_ O MODEL U 917.257552 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembny , Operation Customer IResponsibnBities o Service and Adjustments o 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 COT:TiNG MACHINE ISCAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS: '.. ': FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY {NSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Io GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow Nil instructions in the manu[...]

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 CentedDepartmenL We have competent, well- trained technicians and th[...]

TABL OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .......................... .. ...... ;.,3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .....................................[...]

ACCESSORIES AN ATTACHMENTS 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 !terns fo[ you when. youprovide the mode.l r_umber of your tractor, .. ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER MAINTENANCE BLADES ,..,,% BEL[...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ..... : .................................. : ,,,,,i ,i '': ' Parts Bag contents shown full size ................... i .... i ,i O (2) Sheet Metal Scr'ews #t0-t6 x 1/2 (1) Locknut 3/8-24 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Shoulder Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 5/16-18 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (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 mus t be t ghtened:secur,#ly, .Use,.. the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightnes& TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A[...]

ASSEM LY . Remove battery from tractor to fill with acid and charge. ° Fill battery with acid° Fill each ceil until it reaches the bottom of the vent wells,, Do not overfill ° Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirbj minute& After standing, check the battery cell acid level If below the vent wells, add more acid until the correc[...]

INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) .................. - - ...... , .... , =,__ _:., ,,,:"" '4,: 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. o Lift seat to raised p[...]

LY iNSTALL NIULCHER PLATE (See Figs.7 A & ...... 7B) • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer', took 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. • Tighten hardware securely. o Raise and hold deflector shield in upright positi[...]

OPERATmON ......... ._ • ........... , , ,, • ........... ,,,, ......................... .... KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S NANUAL 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 referen[...]

OPERATION .... ii!,, !, :i x:,;;;¸ HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR ...................... ::_: :i::i :::: .................................................. : ....................... ,-, ............... i:iiii i_ii: :ii ¸ i ¸ ii:iii ........... The operation of any tractor can result in foreign qbjects thrown into the eyes, wh!ch can result in severe ey[...]

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 attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. o Select desired height of cut ° Lower mower with attachment lift control ° Start mower blades by engaging att[...]

OPERAT|O TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) When st'a_tIff_j6r, gine for' the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine • Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. o Place gearshift lever in neutrai (N) position° ° Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED[...]

CUSTO L ............... ,, ,,: .... i.......... i,, ESPONS!B UTIES ............ ,., _,,_ ..... :: ::. : .: ..... , ,,,,, ................ AS YOU COMPLETE .............. check B_ke"Operatio'n ............. "'_ _ , .............. ,,,I, i ....... ! Check Tire Pressure _ _ I T Check' for Loose Fasteners ...... _#' ....... [...]

BRAKE OPERATION PO o If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See %'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual). IL ES TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in ati tires (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this[...]

CVSTO RESPONSJ tL ES V-BELTS ........Check V-betts 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 wean TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling, ENGUNE LUBRICATION Only use high quality d[...]

J ¢USTO RESPONSJ LITIE i CLEAN A!R SCREEN (See Fig. 17) 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, cooling fins, and other[...]

_ ......... 1 : ,, ,., :::...:: .... r_,: ..... ,''1 ' . ;_._, _ '' ::":: ................ ;_;,;; ......... : ...... " -- ,_;_;,_;,_ $ERVUCE ANDADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: = Depress clutch/brake peda| fully and set pa'rking brake, ........ ..... • Place gearshift lever[...]

ERVJCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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' undednflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) [...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) .............. _, :........ _ ..... (See Fig. 27) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake., BELT REMOVAL- o Remove mower from tractor (See '%0 REMOVE MOWER" in this [...]

ERV|CE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig, 28) o Block up axis securely_ o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not iose)_ • Repair' tire and reassemble. o • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle, Insert square key. = Replace was[...]

SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS IENGBNE 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 foIIows: • With engine not running, move throttte controt lever from slow (-_[...]

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° I _ CAUTION: Never store the tractor with I I J _ _ gasoline in the tank inside a building t _ where fumes may reach an open flame | | _ or spark. Allow the engine to cool J before storing in any enclosure. TR[...]

TROUBLESHOOTaNG POINTS PROBLEM Wilt not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over ......... r,, ............. 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 sparkplug. 5, Dirty air filter, 6, Dirty rue! filt[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 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) _,_:_ ........ :--::7--7 ..... Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CA[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257552 RED BATTERY BLACK RED WHITE S M B IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF M +G ON B+L START B + S + L FUSE 30 AMP.. i t I I J l_ J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SOLENOID WHITE ! J I BLACK ;.',, : RED BLACK @ (_ IGNITION _ UNIT STARTER BLACK ! I AFTER FIRE SOLENOID CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28VOLTS AC M[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257552 ELECTRICAL 21 / 26 I I I | _ 42 I T I I I I I I 41 22 40 36 36 35 39 34 39 32 ' 31 1 I 30 l -_ 29 , / / / / / / x / 28[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ':1 121265X Battery, 12 Volt, 25 Amp 1/4-20 UNC x !/2 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 3 STD551025 Washer 4 STD551125 Washer 5 !21264X Caps, Battery 6 STD54t025 Nut 7 109238X Tube, Plastic, 12" 8 129965 Box, Battery 9 109596X Clamp, Hose I9 ST[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 25 26 14 21 ..... _22 17 21 18 19 29 26 33 10 I 38 34 39 26 1 28 14-... I 4 ---..._ -3 * P 14 3O[...]

REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 145501 Chassis Assembly 2 140356 Drawbar 3 17490612 Screw, Thd.. Roll.. 3/8-16 x 3/4 4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 6 145206 Saddle 7 126842X Shield Ht Hood Kohl/Diao Engine 8 I2647tX Clip,Insulator 9 140637X013 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt, Car[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 DRIVE ""L _//90 88 87 86 81 84 13 31 86 88 58 87 18 21 5 19 5 18 6 32 52 6 62 75 35 36 34 22 t 72 66 37 26 27 56 45 32[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142603 Transaxle, Dana, 6 Speed, 47 127783 Model Number 4360-79 48 123789X 2 146682 Spring, Extension, Brake 49 123205X 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 50 STD523715 4 !2000028 Ring, Retainer 51 STD541437 5 121520X Strap, Torque 52 STD54143[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .- = MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 STEERING ASSEMBLY / / t ..... i 46 26 3 29 3O 11 12 47 lO 14 28 30 46 43 / / / 1 I I / I f / 7 t 43 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121472X Steering Wheel 2 142033 Front Axle Assembly 3 135227 Spindle Assembly, L,.H. 4 135228 Spindle Assembly, RH. 5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x I-5/8 x 16 Gauge 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 8 12000029 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 SEAT ASSEMBLY I4 $ KEY NO. t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 t3 14 PART NO. 14O123 140551 STD523710 19131610 1450O6 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 t40552 121246X 121248X 72050411 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat 15 134300 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 16 121250X Bolt 17 123976X Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga[...]

REPARR PARTS TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 DECALS 9 13 2 6 3 15 7 7 15 / 19 16 10 11 8 12 21 13 t4 1 .18 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 138955 Decal, Operating Instruction 13 131473 2 132266 Decal, Insert Strg Std Auto USA 14 136832 3 143735 Decal, Hood, RH 15 142244 4 143736 Decal, Hood, L.H 16 140837 5 132674 Decal, Grill, L[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - _ MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 ENGINE 72 17 4 31 37 33 18 23 21 22 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 20 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917+257552 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 132760 Control, Throttle 2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting !/4-20 x 5/8 3 137510 Engine, Kohler, Cmd-L 14 Dual V N/F 4 137350 Muffler 14 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 N PT x 3 15 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-'18 N PT 16 STD551225 Washer 17 M740108[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 MOWER LiFT 28 27 26 24 23 22 5 21 11 I 19 l 13 32 13 --_ 3 4 12 6 13 19 32 30 20 15 6 ._ 161718 20 20 40[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 136973 2 122507X 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 10 t22512X 11 139865 12 139866 13 4939M 15 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 3146R 21 19151216 22 12000037 23 i10807X 24 1913"1016 25 2876H 26 76020308 27 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 42" MOWER DECK 76 77 f 73 16 34 33 32 102 105 / 106 29 18 21 22 _3 24 28 27 42[...]

REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR= = MODEL NUMBER 917'257552 42" MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION I 144393 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 138440 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 !1 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 t5 110485X 16 140329 17 7211061O 18 721405O5 19 132827 20 136888 21 STD541431 22 134753 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 19 26 2O 27 37 52 / 21 36 22 38 54 3O 39 31 25 32 33 34 35 55 19 40 41 42 56 57 44 2 45 46 47 48 6 17 49 20 51 61 / 72 62 59 //_3 64 65 68 44 69 6O 19 52[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142671 Housing, Upper 41 105928X 2 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 42 110084X 1/4-20 x.734 43 134394 * 3 134400 Bali, Detent 44 120473X 4 105904X Spring, Detent 45 142678 5 105905X Screw, Set 46 142679 6[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1452 6_ 9 cRANKsHAFT' I 10 ...... ill,,llll ii,ll ,, BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES .................. ii...... 1 5 E.G,._ Co._ROL'S i I 1 8 t2 _6 2 3 / 6 5 46[...]

REPAURPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1452 AIR INTAKE BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Knob, Air Cleaner Cover Cover, Air Cleaner Wing Nut Washer, Plain 1/4 Precleaner Element Element, Air Cleaner Stud, Mounting Plate Screw, Mounting Plat[...]

_EPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1452 -FUEL SV_TEM ' l ,, ill 4 / 7 / (_1o 9 "8 2 / 11 20 _25 _ 23 24 3O 24 11 48[...]

REPARR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1452 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. 12 853 26 12 04t 02 I2 053 32 1 2 3 Kit, Carburetor 1 12 318 02 (includes Key Numbers 2 thru 6) 2 12 351 01 Gasket, Air Cleaner 3 12 411 01 Carburetor Assem[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 KOHLER ENGINE-- MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1452 .................. i i,i1,11,1, i,iii ii ................ /ELECTRICAL IGNITION ........... , ....... [ L_Z 17 _,,_ 11 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I S 2 -3 J-,o CRANKCASE STARTING SYSTEM I 22 20 4 13 i 1 _7 : 50[...]

REPAUR PARTS ...... ' TRAcToR MODELNuIvIBER 917.257552 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1452 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, 1 12 086 14 Screw, FIywhee! MI0 x 1_5 x 4&8 2 12 468 03 Washer, Flywheel 3 12 162 01 Screen, Grass 4 M-0639016 Screw, Fan M6 x 1 x 13 (4) 5 12 112 0t Spa[...]

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OWNER'S ANUAL MODEL NO. 917o257552 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) ® 14.0 HP ELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN [...]