Sears 917.257632 manual

MODEL 917.257632 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly e Operation = Customer Responsibilities ®Service and Adjustments = Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment, .............................. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I rrmlllllllllll ............ 1 .....................[...]

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 follow ati instructions in the manual and on the ma[...]

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 CenteriDepartmento We have competent, well- trained technicians and the[...]

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ACCESSORIES AND 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 items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGIN E MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG BLADES BELTS GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER PERFORMA[...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK .................................... i u l ii i i iu i ::::::::::::::::::::::::: ...................................... Parts Bag contents shown full size (_ (2) Sheet Metal Screws #10-16 x 1/2 (1) Locknut 3/8-24 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-t8 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Washer 1"7[...]

ASSEMBLY _, ............... . iUillLiiJl i,,_,-- - ............. ,............. ........ . ..., ............. 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 must be tightened securely. Use[...]

Jl HOW TO SET UP ",/'OUR TRACTOR PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) ....... ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,, CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing immediately if & acciden_Uyin contact with battew acid. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery acid are explosive. Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps. Always w[...]

ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) i ii i i ii ii , :: 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 accident tat grounding. • Lift seat to raised position = Open battery box door° - Be sure b[...]

OPERATION IJ/.HU/'l/''/'l/H''"'''l '"l " "" KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNEWS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual fo[...]

OPERATION _,, i ill _,,.,,_, _ i i nil ...... ............ .i ,,,u,,,lll, 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 while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend awide vision safety mask [...]

OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) 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. = Select desired height of cut. ° Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. * TO STOP MOWER BLAD[...]

OPEBATIO 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 ind[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .................. ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, ,, ,,,,, ,,, ,,,, Check Brake Operation V' If # Check Tire Pressure If V #' T Check for Loose Fasteners tf t_7 If a Lubricati0nSharpen)ReP'iace"M"°werBiadeSchart _V_64 if " _ C Check Battery l:e_(el/Recharge ................. , , .... =_ 0 Clean Batter[...]

CUSTOM ESPONSmBILmTIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance, BRAKE OPERATION Jf tractor requires more than six _6)feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.. (See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual) TIRES . Maintain proper[...]

Hi H IHH I CUSTOMER R SIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power,. • Open battery box door. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tory cable and remove battery from tractor_, ° Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking s[...]

CUSTOMER KNOB RESPO MUFFLER Inspect and repiace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every t00 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICAT[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: A: o e e o BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in ='DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have[...]

$ERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on levet ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPEC IFICAT!ONS" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower_ SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) . Ra[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) The mower blade d rive belt may be replaced withouttools_ Park the tractor on level 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 idl[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT tf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your t[...]

SE AND A TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood_ ° Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb hoIder securefy back into the hole in the backside of the gritt, . Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or' preven[...]

$ERVnCE A ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.. Checkadjustment as described below before loosening cable° If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: o With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow (,_) to [...]

i i illllllllllll i ill ill illlll iilllll ii iill ill iii iii iii ii illl illl illl ii ij ii STORAGE 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 [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POUNTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over i i ,,ill i i _,rll Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power ,ll i i, 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 [...]

PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-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" TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS i CAUSE 1_ Faulty' operator-safety pr[...]

SCHEMATIC 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 [ "LI l °°° oliio B ,cK BATTERY RED WHITE sv ' c" ! I RED _ I_ ...... _E .... C"/7I["-_ | _ II1 _ J SOLENOID RED BLACK STARTER CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) '---1 .... I t BLACK __ SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) I | t ,(3 ©'_' j I' ATT'M ENT CL[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 ELECTRICAL 22 21 I 23 42 4O 41 36 38 39 ] 1 / / 1 / 1 / 28[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,257632 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121265X 2 74760412 3 19091016 4 t0040400 5 121264X 6 73220400 7 109238X 8 129965 9 109596X 19 10090400 20 73350400 21 136850 22 4152J 23 11150400 24 4799J 25 132202 26 !08824X 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 144921 31 14O400 32 141226 33 140403 34 1!0712[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 26 33 10 i 24 25 26 21 22 3 21 18 100 27 _ _ 29 12 19 26 1 28 14 ._ 5 / m • • / 14 3O[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140341 2 140356 3 17490612 4 19131216 5 1t050600 6 140290X016 7 126842X 8 126471X 9 I40637X013 10 72140608 11 135464 12 11030400 13 124031X012 14 !7490608 15 74180512 16 73510500 17 131445X417 18 126938X 19 17521312 21 122933X 22 12[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -. MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 DRIVE 77 6 30 52 62 18 35 36 34 26 i 27 53 32[...]

REPAIR DRIVE PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 !2 13 14 15 16 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 PART NO. 142603 110422X 123666X 12000028 121520X 17490512 130802 131679 76020416 105701X 19151216 71O40412 10040400 74780544 73680500 74780616 73800600 106933X 130804 73350600 10688[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 STEERING ASSEMBLY / / o !:k: i , _'"'-"-"_ 42 8 27X j17 12 16 32 28 30 43 f / / / 1 t 43 8 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 142033 3 135227 4 135228 5 6266H 6 12t748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 130468 11 1O04O6OO 12 73610600 13 110438X 14 74011056 15 73901000 16 132624 !7 132614 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 21 10040400 22 71070410 23 12750I 24[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO. 1 127437 2 140551 3 74760616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17490616 9 19131614 10 140552 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 26 23 5 " 21 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pvt St Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Washer Flat 13/32 X t X 10 Ga Clip Push-In Hinged Lo[...]

REPAIR DECALS 9 PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 6 3 7 4 14 14 17 17 11 16 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 138955 2 141O63 3 140560 4 140561 5 132674 6 133644 7 142248 8 140837 9 125880X 10 138836 11 137537 15 18 DESCRIPTION Decal Decal Decat Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Dash Inst Oper English B&s Diamond 13HP ic[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 ENGINE • 44 , 15 38 ',,,_ I J 78 29 1 ,o <_ 24 fJ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38[...]

REPAIR ENGINE PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 132759 17720410 140591 4 137348 13 125593X 14 13280324 15 13200300 16 11050600 18 136718 19 105839X 20 105838X 21 19091016 22 123650X 23 128953 24 17021008 29 137180 30 127057)( 3t 109202X 32 123549X 33 t23487X 37 137040 38 ....... 40 124028X 4[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 LIFT 11 13 5 4 6 12 19 13 32 32 13 19 20 15 20 20 161718 _O 15 40[...]

REPAIR LIFT PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 136973 2 122507X 3 105767X 4 1200O002 5 19211621 6 I20183X 7 125631X 8 I22365X 10 122512X 11 139865 12 139866 13 4939M i5 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 2O 3146R 31 140302 32 73810600 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 17 32 Shaft Asm Lift 9[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 42" MOWER 76 77 73 71 43 44__i 2 58 84 68 33 32 31 f 2 16 29 18 27 42[...]

REPAIR 42" MOWER PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 144393 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 138440 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 85O857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140329 17 72110610 18 72140505 19 132827 20 136888 21 73680500 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 27 37 2O 36 52 53 21 22 54 24 31 32 33 34 35 19 40 4,1 42 43* 55 56 57 59 45 46 47 48 6 14 15 17 61 72 62 63 65 68 69 67 6O 19 52 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I !42671 Housing, Upper 41 105928X 2 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 42 110084X 1/4-20 x .734 43 134394 3 134400 Ball, Detent 44 120473X 4 105904X Spring, Detent 45 142678 5 105905X Screw, S[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 BRIGGS & STRA'I-i'ON ENGINE . MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-01 306 305 552 615@ 614 5 308 562 307 '_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS _ _635 TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 46 337 741 22 15 761[...]

REPAHR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-0'1 52 164 _123 "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL° 523 284 524 872 535 130 95 i 125 108 618 634 611 _105 127 0 138 955 I 171 i I t ! i 445 I I i 224 I t I 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-01 _ 222 240 _6s7 _729 356 305 _ 78 304 ! 333 334 363 877 1044 668 455 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-01 729A 9 801 513 311 127 0 138 106 987 95 _;) 634B 105 147 142 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 137 (_ 138 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET ii, ii ill ill 3 20 842 524 12 @ 634A 358 GASKET SET 49[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Nee NO. DESCRIPTION 1 496413 2 399265 3 391086 5 494240 6 22963 7 271866 8 495735 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 18 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 41 42 45 46 51 27803 94[...]

REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO+ DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 305 94729 Screw, HexHead 668 280848 Spacer 306 224545 Shield, Cylinder 726 392134 Gear, Ring 307 94623 Screw, Seres 727 490324 Cover, Starter 308 491490 Cove[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O1 ol SIGHTING _" -_. ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. ............................. i iiiii ii Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally t[...]

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.257632 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) CRgF rSMnN ® 13.0 HP IC ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTO[...]