Sears Craftsman 917.257720 manual

L NUMBER 917.257720 OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments 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 CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDSAND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. L GENERAL OPERATION * Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before [...]

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, well- trained technicians and the[...]

TA LE OF CON TS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18 WAR RANTY ................................................................... 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ........................... . ......[...]

ESSORIES AND ATTAC 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 SPARK PLUG GAS CAN FUEL STABiLiZER MAINTENANCE BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers [...]

CONTENTS ,OF E PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size ......... 3 = (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/!6 x 12 Gauge _ etainer Springs Double Loop = (4) Retainer Springs Single Loop (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4 (2) Wing Nuts 1/4-20 Parts packed separately[...]

BLY Your newtractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 wrench[...]

ASSEM LY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig, 2) 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 e×pmosive. Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps. Always wear gloves, c_othing and goggles to prot[...]

LY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 7} Be sure tractor is on level surface. Engage parking brake. o Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. , Relieve idler tension from belt. Push idler forward and place a block (standard wood 2 x 4 or equivalent) behind idler pulley. ® Slide mow[...]

ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs, 5 and 6) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nares° Before installing battery, remove metam bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc° Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. - Lift hood to raised position. o Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is [...]

ERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, AMMETER CHOKE CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL THROTTLE CONTROL ATTACHMENT CL[...]

OPERATI = _ The operation of any tractor can resumt in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resumt in severe eye damage. Always wear safety g_asses or eye shieJds white operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasseso HOW TO USE YOU[...]

OP RAT TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) ® Adjust mower to desired cutting height. ® Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel. - Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and in sert clevis pins. Gauge wheels should be sl[...]

OPERATmON ADD GASOUNE 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 indicates t[...]

CUSTOME RESPONSiBiLiTiES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T i Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen!Replace Mower Blades A C I Lubrication Chart T I Check Battery,Level/Recharge O Clean Battery and Terminals . Check Transaxle cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension A[...]

l CUSTOME RESPO LITIES TRACTOR • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding 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, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- me[...]

CUSTO Sl LITIES BATTERY (See Fig. 16) Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life, - Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even with bottoms of vent wells. Add only distilled or iron free water if necessary. Do not o[...]

CUSTOME PONSI ILITIES CLEAN AmR SCREEN (See Fig. 19) 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 o[...]

SERVICE ADJU NTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress dutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, - Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position= o Place attachment ctutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. o Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completel[...]

SERVICE AND AOJ STMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) - iMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO°SIDE. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is appro[...]

SE CE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake, Remove mowerdrive belt (See'qO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual), o Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). o Remove four screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove co[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRmVE BELT (See Fig, 30} Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. It is not necessary to remove mower. BELT REMOVAL- • Raise hood and disconnect BLACK (grounding) bat- tery cable. o Set parking brake ([...]

SE CE AN A USTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 33) = • Block up axle securely. o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. Repair tire and reassemble. o Replace washers and snap retaining Hng securely in axle groove. o Replace axle cover. WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE covE_ FiG. 33 REAR WHEEL[...]

E CE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LiFT SPIRING (See Fig. 36) • While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut. • Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort (for heavier attachments). ,, Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at- tachments. Retighten jam nut against spring bushing. IMPORTA[...]

SERVICE A ADJU ENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 38 & 39) 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 to fast (&apos[...]

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. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time. clean it thor- oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. - Clean entire tractor (S[...]

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m PROBLEM Wiml not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration T iOUBLESHOOTING TS CAUSE 1. Out of fuel, 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fue! filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Car[...]

TROU LESH OTI POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mower blades wiii not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1 Faulty operator-safety presence cont[...]

18 HP 44" TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 SCHEMATIC RED BATTE RY BLACK AMMETER RED WHITE FUSE 30 AMP. RED RED [c---; ......... , _ : STARTER ,_ _ I , WH,TE hi @_ BLAO,. ; ("_) I _ L __ SOLENO,D F CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT _-- M+G BLACK RED ORANGE ELECTRIC CLUTCH t REDo--_ a a X a /--O_L!I SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUP[...]

REPAIR DECALS PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 13 18 6 3 7 15 !5 /8 8 2 / / 7 4 13 10 11 12 14, KEY PART NO. NO. 1 138955 2 142254 3 138042 4 138043 6 133644 7 138048 8 142243 9 128314 10 137537 !1 4900J 12 138435 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Operating Instruction 13 105567X Gr[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 ELECTRICAL 23 J 41 22 24 42 11 9 7 19 33 , 25 12 45 1 38 / 54 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,257720 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTION 1 !21537X Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 3 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 5 121264X Caps, Battery 6 STD541025 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 7 7697J Tube, Drain 8 7603J Tray, Battery 9 109596X Clamp, Hose 10 72240460[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 59 92 37 93 17 19 3 93 2O 58 14 18 52 43 34 49 68 47 25 73 / / 94 78 5O 86 85 / 67 21 94/,_ 25 39 7O 24 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917i257720 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTION NO. NO. DESCRAPTION 1 140505 Rail, Frame RH 44 136940 2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 45 138460 3 136671X459 Panel Asm., Side LH 46 10040400 4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 47 17490608 5 136696 Dash, Plastic Black 48 136814 6 139420 Das[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 GROUND DRIVE i ': 38 =,, 37 6 31 36 / <,._.. 64 _ 68 37 / 38 5O 56 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 38 110895X 3 7563R Washer, Thrust Axle 39 74321016 5 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 40 5304J 6 76020412 Pin, Cotter 41 73631000 7 135758 Wheel, Hub Assembly 42 8883R 8 12000034 Klip, Ring 43 747[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 STEERING ASSEMBLY 26 f / 24 34 / 27 23 22 / 31 / / / 33 32 19 27 / 6 / / / 16 5 // 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ! 121472X 2 137094 3 6855M 4 136960 5 136959 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 121232X 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 10040600 15 73610600 16 102458X 17 137347 18 137155 19 138053 20 139811 21 100711L 22 1554J 23 17431008 24 19[...]

' REPA_ PA_'T$ !8 HP 44!' "TRACTOR ENGIN,E • " MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 • , . ..... 13 32 ............... •f 17 18 . _ ,S '/ "1:5 28 37 2O / / / i / / 3O i 12 19 43 42 41 4O 9 29 [ SPARK: ARRESTEF_ K_T] 34, 4O[...]

REPAIR ENGINE PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 14! 948 144110 3 13240300 4 13280328 5 1320030O 6 138129 8 121361X 9 138559 10 105432X 11 137140 12 136907 13 138486 14 138487 15 127334X 16 109227X 17 106082X 18 123549X 19 13290300 2O 133439 21 17720410 KEY PART DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON Engine Kohler [...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,257720 SEAT ASSEMBLY J 5 4 18 19 ), 12 8 --.._ G__/=° 9_-__ S 8 7_ pj_-9 - 4L" " - " : - - ""'.-.rJ: - ;-. /5 "'-. KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 !0 12 t3 PART NO. 127439 140551 140675 127018X 140407 73680600 t24181X 17490508 19131614 140552 121246X[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" LiFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR .. MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 !0 11 12 13 !4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 40 42 43 3 39 41 / 42 < 13 _23 11 23 2 26 25 / / / 6 1 7 / / / / / / / / 12 16 13 22 12 20 19"18 15 PART NO. !21006X 137295 121002X 12000022 19292016 74780624 125631X 122365X 12[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 44" MOWER DECK 6O 59 60 58 57 55 I / 64 45 53 48 38 29 3O 32 47 2 24 54 6 10 42 26 18 17 / 23 22 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS !8 HP 44" TRACTOR .- MODEL NUMBER 9! 7,257720 44" MOWER DECK KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 [qq 1- ec, e, o lo PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 136471 738O0500 72110506 763tj 138457 4939M 130832 850857 10030600 129962 130652 129895 137553 137152 110485X 1369[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR ° MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 TRANSAXLE 7O 73 86 _85 88_'__87 _94 15 7 ,_.----9 7 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR = TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 4197R 2 12000034 3 4199R 4 4216R 5 4215R 6 4217R 7 6256H 8 74020652 9 10 11 12 13 14 !5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 4O 41 45 46 49 50 51 7392M 137261 4985R 6266H 4212R 137125 6276H 633A63 8118M 8740H1 12223[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 /1 / 2 m _3 J o 5 --8 BAFFLES AND SHROUD / 8 / 7 / 5 ,% / 4 BREATHER AND VENT 11 /lilt I_+ -+ +++++- 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58580 AiR INTAKE BAFFLES & SHROUD KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO, ! 2 X-276-7 Wing Nut t/4-20 1 52 063 41 52 755 83 Kit, Cover and Tube 2 52 313 05 (Includes Key Numbers 3 and 4) 3 52 063 42 Cover, Air Cleaner 4 X-67-83 3 [...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,257720 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 3 17 / 18 ' / 5 5O[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 9! 7.257720 KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 CRANKCASE CARBURETOR KEY PART DESCRiPTiON KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO, 1 X-82-2 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 (12) 1 52 041 09 2 52 468 12 Washer, Flat 5/16 (12) 2 52 755 91 3 82 755 16 Kit, #1 Cylinder Barrel 3 52 164 15 4 52 016 05 4 X-[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 O_4 6 7 1 J 2 1 :1 4_ 8 ® @-D Q @ --6 52[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18HP 44" TRACTOR .. MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 KOHLER ENGINE ° MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 CRANKSHAFT ELECTRIC STARTER KEY PART DESCRiPTiON KEY PART NO. NO. NO, NO. 1 52 014 93 2 52 468 03 52 468 04 52 468 05 DiPSTiCK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 52 038 14 2 X-25-44 3 52 032 14 4 41 153 01 5 52 126 11 6 52 123 20 7 47 139 01 CYLINDE[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR- MODEL ,NUMBER 917o257720 KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 iGNiTiON 4 11 _ -_14 10 --_] 9 8 FUEL PUMP s 1 !o C / g 6_3 8 54[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MVlSS, TYPE NUMBER 58560 FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMP KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 25 162 01 Screen. Grass 2 25 086 21 Screw Hex Washer Head 1/4-20 x 5/8 (4) 3 25 112 04 Spacer (4) 4 2515701 Fan 5 25 086 24 Screw, Hex Machine 3/8-24 x 1-1[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 OiL PAN _ 2 --3 J CAMSHAFT AND VALVES 2 6 OiL FILTER r_ _%° L____T_____ 2 __2 7_ -6 4 56[...]

REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S_ TYPE NUMBER 58560 OIL PAN KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 X-67-64 2 52 050 03 3 52 199 14 4 X-702-14 5 52 054 07 6 X-75-38 7 X-75o10 8 52 086 12 9 52 032 10 OiL FILTER KEY PART NO. NO. 1 52 050 02 2 82 755 23 3 X_55-15 4 X-75-23 5 52 041 16 PISTON &[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE _OUT 0"- ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE= ilili_F='-_ Operate your Troa---------v---ctor- up and down the face of slopes (not '! iii| ,_ greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- il _ all[...]

A AL MODEL NO. 917.257720 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (!-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1-80_66-7278) ® 18.0 HP IC ELECTRIC START 44" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANS_LE G A R D E N T R A CTOR Each tractor has [...]