Sears 917.259567 manual

917.259567 • Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts OWNER'S MANUAL For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800=659=5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pro, Mon- Sat 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 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 all instructions in the manual and on the machine befor[...]

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 Center/Department. We have competent, weft- trained technicians and the[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY. ................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................[...]

AND ATTAq ENTS 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 MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABiLiZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE [...]

CONTENTS OF RDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size / (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 _r _4 Bolt 5/16-18 1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16.x 12 Gauge (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 C (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (2) Screws __ Washers #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock #1o (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 [...]

ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factoq! 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 the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wren[...]

ASSE LY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi= rials by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- t[...]

BLY GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET _ _ 318-1 6 LOCKNUT 318" WASHER GAUGE WHEEL" SHOULDERBOLT FiG. 4 iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 & 6) Install two latch hooks to mulcher 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 pointi[...]

OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY ENGINE ON 4!, ,t CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT FUEL N REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT FAST SLOW Qi LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT G PARKING [...]

OPERATIC KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with yourtractortofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocations ofvariouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT iGNITION LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH POSITION " t _ " - " LiFT[...]

OPERATION i ........ can _ _="_ J resuitinsevereeyedamage. Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieidswhileoperatingyour _ tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask _ s e a the p et cles or standard safety glasses. _ _ HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with[...]

OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) 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. Lower mower with attachment lift control. Start mower blades by engaging attachment[...]

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. o Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. = Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch [...]

CUSTOMER ;IBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL iN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check for Loose Fasteners AR Sharpen!Replace Mower Blades C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level/Recharge 0 Clean Battery and Terminals a Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt([...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 " Maintain pro[...]

C STOMER RESPON BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep battery bolts tight. Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERM[...]

C E ILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob(s) and c[...]

C ER RESPO ;IBILITIE MUFFLER inspect and replace 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 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICAT[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress ciutcWbrake 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 comp[...]

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower white tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPEOIFICATIONS"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. 20 and 21) , Raise[...]

ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. 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 idler pulleys. [...]

SERVICE AND ADJ STMENTS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: • Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). Loosen two Iocknut[...]

;ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS "POSITIVE" (+) I "NEGATIVE" (-) L.H. PANE_ t / FIG. 30 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 holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. o Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose [...]

ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs. 34 & 35) 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 load, If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning [...]

E 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. F° _ CAUTION: Never store the tra_ A, A gasoline in the tank inside a building I _ where fumes may reach an open flame I M or spark. Allow the engine to cool before Storing in any enclosure. _ TRACTOR m Remove mower from [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over CAUSE !, 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. 1, [...]

TRO LESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate CAUSE 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1, Worn, bent or loose blade. 2, Mower deck not level. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 4. Bent blade mandrel. 5. Cl[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 SCHEMATIC RED ÷J II° © © BATTERY BLACK I _:-i I ..... J I HC)LENOID h WHITE STARTER I BIJ_,CK _E _ RED R I (OPTIO/NAL) WHnE RED _ _ =J =: IGNITION SWITCH FUSE 30 AMP. ,0, I J , % / I ....... J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK _J METER LJ (OPTIONAL) SEAT SWITCH / (NOT OCCUPIED) WH,TE '-- _'_ --- --f[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 ELECTRICAL 42 21 i I I I I 7O 19 2O 28 i4o L I I I 32 31 / 3£ 25 I I r J i 3O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER £17.259567 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 144926 2 74760412 3 STD551025 4 STD551125 6 STD541025 8 7603J 10 145211 11 150109 12 145769 16 153664 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 147430 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146148 26 108824X 28 145491 29 121305X 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 109310X 40 156442 41 7111040[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917o259567 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 14 31 / ,14 37 20 53 23 52 55 57 6O 37 14 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRMPT!ON 1 160392 2 140356 3 17490612 4 S'FD551025 5 155272 9 161917X011 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 155936 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 20 156437 23 124028X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 145198X558 29 155217 30 151287X558 31 139976 37 174[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 DRIVE 88 87 86 81 84 . 85 13 " 14 1 52 10 85 61 51 5 18 75 62 35 36 37 34 118 27 26 ! 51 [ 25 27 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 9t7.259567 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRRPTtON 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 51 STD541437 Dana 4360-122 52 STD541431 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 53 105710X 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 55 105709X 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 56 STD523712 5 121520X Strap, Torque 57 160855 6 17490512 Scre[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 STEERING ASSEMBLY z = • c x. _ ,1 - , , t _42 37_J I /i / 11 54 68 1 // // //" //' 15 67 68 13 /' 46 36 '43 8[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 139768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272018 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156438 11 STD551137 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 22 71100410 23 127501 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131418 29 17490612 30 STD561210 32 1304[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 SEAT ASSEMBLY 23 17 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 PART NO. 140123 14O551 74760616 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155926 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga Clip Push-In Nut Lock Hex W/I[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 DECALS 10 74 14 22 19 13 14 15 KEY PART NO. NO, 1 156439 2 273503 3 160284 4 160285 6 133644 7 150927 9 146709 10 150333 11 156368 13 146O46 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal Fender Danger Sears 14 147139 Decal, Engine 19.5 HP Turbo 15 160396 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 19 138047 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 2[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 ENGINE 31 39 26 81 10 / I I 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 23 / 4O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259567 ENGINE KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 162152 17720410 4 149723 5 144069 6 144068 7 138129 8 150176 10 145552 11 STD551125 12 STD522507 13 272250 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 159880 25 145996 26 73920600 27 152927 29 137180 31 157103 32 155971 33 123487X 34 106082X 35 174905[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 MOWER LiFT 28 27 / 25 24 23 13 4 6 49 / 30 / i j! / , 3 I' 26 / / / / _2 / / / ! I' / , j! I i q /J I .... i' _/ 1 1 .,}¢_ .. 5 J 13 -'-'=_S" 13 19 2O 1718 20 16 15 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 8 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 STD624008 23 110807X 24 19131016 25 2876H 26 76020308 27 126971X 28 73350600 29 138057 30 15[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,259567 MOWER DECK 43 17 103 102 5 6 I o5 106 27 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144393 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 138440 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 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 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o259567 DANA TRANSAXLE = MODEL NUIVIBER 4360=122 20 21 22 24 i6 57 59 46 12 59 6O / 46[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9i7.259567 DANA TRANSAXLE = MODEL NUMBER 43S0-122 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRUPTION 1 160955 Housing, Upper 37 2231J 2 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 38 160944 3 134400 Ball, Detent 39 124639X 4 105904X Spring, Detent 40 120472X 5 160940 Screw, Tapping, No. 10-24 X .482 41 105928X 6 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUlVlBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 615 q_ 24 634A @ 552A ® 615 552 0 220 _ l 230 601 24O 27 -._ ._ 1 525 524 0 523 842 422 284A 284 534 ? 535 445 235 537 642 161 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 358 GASKET SET ] PUMP REPAIR K,'i_ 1121 CARBURETOR KIT 7 435 99 432 392 51 51A 52 1 232 202 257 54 205 634 52 78 468 332 75 188 @ 1006 _)635 383 49[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 783 615A 544 311 803 801 802 ® s92 201 209A 209 414 207 307 5O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 BRtGGS & $TRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 5 10A 10 7 9 244 304 305 308 306 3O7 881 5A 13 1019 LABEL KIT i REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 305 308A 307 305 51[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631=E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 497074 2 399265 3 391086 4 493304 5 493457 5A 493458 7 271867 7A 271868 8 495754 8A 222892 9 27803 10 94382 10A 94830 11 280225 12 273208 271188 271189 13 94565 15 94239[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.259567 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 KEY' PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 227 491297 Lever Assembly, Governor 229 62199 Washer 230 223882 Washer, Governer Crank, inside 235 224995 Shield, Fuel Spray 240 394358 Filter, Fuel 244 230318 Conne[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTmNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SiGHTiNG GUIDE ONLY RmDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE.[...]

ER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.259567 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 RFTSMRN ?[...]