Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; WARNING; The engine exhaust from this product con
A SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers A IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTINO 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, GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all ...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES .................................................... .......2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS................ ...........................3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES........................ . 3,17-20 WARRANTY ■» TRACTOR ACCESSORiESr.r.Z^^^^^^^^^^ASSEMBLY ... .......................
Page 5 - ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS; ENGINE
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and altachments 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 mode! number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ...
Page 6 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; Parts packed separately in carton
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Wheel 1 1 Video Cassette ! i 1 i f 1 1 * 1 1 1 t 1 > 1 i ......... .............. L- Manual Parts Bag
Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
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 must be tightened securely., Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper t...
Page 8 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) A CAUTION: Do not short battery termi nals. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Lift hood to rai...
Page 9 - INSTALL POWER AND DRIVE BELT {See
ASSEMBLY INSTALL POWER AND DRIVE BELT {See Figs. 4 and 5) Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park ing brake. » Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck, » Slide mower und...
Page 11 - OPERATION; ♦ It
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand they meaning. a Á ♦ It BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW i a| a ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF l\l FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIA...
Page 12 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize your self with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or ...
Page 13 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
OPERATION 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 a wide vision safety mask over the spectacle...
Page 14 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS
OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS {See Fig. 7) • 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...
Page 15 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; ADD GASOLINE
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10 ) " The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filied with summer weight oil. <• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground, «■ Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dip...
Page 16 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; MOWING TIPS
OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION A CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, if is recom mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air ins...
Page 17 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE <& SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation 1/ ✓ Check Tire Pressure ✓ Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ 7 Sharpen/Repiace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓ Check Battery Level/Recharge ✓ e Clean Battery and ...
Page 18 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; BLADE CARE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. 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...
Page 19 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; LUBRICATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seáis, no not use high pressure wate...
Page 20 - ENGINE OIL FILTER; CLEANING
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 15) Remove any dust, dirt or oi! from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. Engine blower housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (SeeTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY” in the Service and Adjustments sectio...
Page 21 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: » Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake,«■ Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. » Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.» Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. ® Make sure th...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT {See Figs. 20 and 21) 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 h...
Page 23 - SERVICE AND; ADJUSTMENTS; TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23} Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Remove mowerdrive belt (SeeTO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT’ in this section of this manual).Remove mower (See 'TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual). Remove four sc...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT; TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on faottonn of left footrest. • Remove mower (See ‘TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual.) BELT REMOVAL -•...
Page 25 - FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessa...
Page 26 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause...
Page 27 - TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Figs. 34 & 35) 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 engin...
Page 28 - STORAGE; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; OTHER
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or If the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or more. A 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 I...
Page 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1 Out of fue!. 2 , Engine not "CHOKED" property,3. Engine flooded,4, Bad spark piug.5,, Dirty air filter,6. Dirty fuel iter,7 Water in fuel, 8, Loose or damaged wiring.9 Carburetor out of adjustment 10. Engine valves out of adjus...
Page 31 - SCHEMATIC
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490 RED -o a SLACK BATTERY rc0c> AMMETER RED WHITE FUSE 30 AMP, <y\o -oT a -o ! o- I [ WHITE CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) RED , , C G , WHITE IGNITION SWITCH BUCK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) ELECTRIC CLUTCH J^AJVJKyr^ BUCK BUCK PTO (DISENGAGED) IGNITION UNIT...
Page 32 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490 32
Page 34 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTS
Page 36 - GROUND DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490 36
Page 38 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490 38
Page 39 - STEERiNG ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS STEERiNG ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 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 145103 17 137347 18 137155 19 146611 20 145182 21 100711L 22...
Page 40 - ENGSNE
REPAIR PARTS ENGSNE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490 40
Page 42 - 4“ MOWER DECK
44“ MOWER DECK REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490
Page 44 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
SEAT ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490 '"4 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140124 2 140551 3 140675 4 127018X 5 1450066 736806007 124181X a 17490508 9 19131614 10 140552 12 121246X13 121248X DESCRIPTION SeatBracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 Clip, Push In H...
Page 45 - DECALS
DECALS REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490 KEYNO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 13B955 Decal, Operating Instruction 2 145003 Decai, Batteiy DNGR/PSN/SRS. 3 138042 ENG,Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 4 138043 Decai, Hood, Craftsman, LH 5 140837 Decal, Brake Parking Saddle 6 133644 Decal, Maintenance...
Page 46 - LIFT ASSEMBLY
LIFT ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490 46
Page 51 - KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 AIR INTAKE BAFFLES AND SHROUD 51
Page 59 - «Sit
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250490 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 OIL PAN PISTON AND ROD OIL FILTER CAMSH AFT AND VALVES 9 \ «Sit flr" OIL SWITCH OIL PUMP (B — 3 7 ----- 6 6 59
Page 61 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 63 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION T SIGHTINGGUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 05 U Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15“), never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme cau...
Page 64 - OWNER’S; HP TWIN CYLINDER; MANUAL; ELECTRIC START; IF YOU NEED
BEmB CMFTSMRH* OWNER’S 18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER MANUAL ELECTRIC START 44" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own mode! number. 917.250490 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under t...