Sears 917.25667- Manuals

Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; A WARNING A; The engine exhaust from this product contains

A 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. A I, GENERAL. OPERATION Read, understand, and follow ...

Page 3 - CONGRATULATIONS; PRODUCT SPECiFiCATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT; LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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, piease contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department Depa...

Page 4 - TABLE OF; CONTENTS; INDEX

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES............................. .................... ............2PRODUCT SPECIFiCATIONS........... ....................... 3CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILfTiES ................. ....3,17-20 WARRANTY .......................................................... .3 TABLE OF CONTENTS......

Page 5 - ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS; ENGINE

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 ENGINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE Sears off...

Page 6 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; Parts packed separately in carton; if

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Shoulder Bolts (2) Washers 3/8 X 7/8 X 14 Gauge if Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Center lock Nuts (2) Gauge Wheels Cx XX (2) Latch Hook Assemblys O Slope Sheet (2) Keys Steering Whee...

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 ti...

Page 8 - HOW; TO; SET; UP YOUR TRACTOR; move metal bracelets, wristwatch; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) à, CAUTION; Do not short battery terminals. Before connecting battery, re move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. ______ _ “ Lift ho...

Page 9 - CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 7) Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control.. Engage parking brake. • Cut and remove ties securing anthsway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck * Slide mowe...

Page 10 - CAUTION: Do not remove discharge; TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) » Instail two latch hooks to mufcher 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 pointing down. 0 Tighten hardware securely. ■> Raise and ho...

Page 11 - OPERATION; STOP; j iJ

OPERATION These symfaofs may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY ENGINE ON i FUEL Í MOWER LIFT I I CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD SLOW STOP I a| a ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF CHOKE ñ 0 MOWER HEIGHT ...

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 tractorto familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the safety sta...

Page 13 - spectacles or standard safety glasses.; HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; ing the operator's position to empty; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

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 - CAUTiON: Do not operate the mower; TO OPERATE ON HILLS; CAUTION Do not drive up or down; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; ADD GASOLINE

OPERATION With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjus...

Page 15 - to bottom of gas tank; PURGE TRANSMISSION; CAUTION: Never engage or disengage

OPERATION WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fueis (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fue! system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fu...

Page 16 - MOWING TIPS; MULCHING MOWING TIPS; lb

OPERATION MOWING TIPS ■> Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor, ■> Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ■> The left hand side of mower should be us...

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 % -e <<?*/ SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation 1/ 1/ Check Tire Pressure a/ Check for Loose Fasteners W 6/^7 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✓ 4 Lubrication Chart s/ ✓ Check Battery Levei/Recharge l/e Cis...

Page 18 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; BATTERY

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 secti...

Page 19 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; LUBRICATION

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-belts 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 wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooiing fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure pro...

Page 20 - MUFFLER; CLEANING

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPOflTANT; PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE. KNOB WING NUT FOAM PRE-GLEANER AIR SCREEN COVER CARTRIDGE ...

Page 21 - SERVICE AMD; ADJUSTMENTS; e Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.; TO INSTALL MOWER

SERVICE AMD ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORii^ING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: e Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 0 Place motion control lever In neutral (N) position. » Place attachment clutch in “OiSENGAQED" position.® Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key.” Make su...

Page 22 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SiDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 21 and 22} • Raise mower to its highest position . « At the Tnidpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mowerto ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other »...

Page 23 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 25) - 0 Park tractor on a level surface, Engage parking brake • Remove four screws from L,H, mandrel cover and remove cover. ■ Roll belt over the top of L.,H. mandrel pulley. “ Remove belt from electric clutch pul...

Page 24 - TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See; TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See I Jiw M mm I I The electric clutch should provide years of service- The clutch has a builtdn brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds- Eventually, the internal brake wii! wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop...

Page 25 - TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 30) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, if for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position white at a selected speed* it may be adjusted at the friction pac...

Page 26 - and smoking materials away from bat; tit

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 32) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it shou...

Page 28 - STORAGE; CAUTION: Never store the tractor with; FUEL SYSTEM; OTHER

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 spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in ...

Page 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEiVi CAUSE vUnHwi*# 1 li/rl Wilt not start 1 Out of fuel. 1 Fill fuei tank. 2 Etigine not “CHOKEO" property 2 See -TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. 3 Engine flooded 3 Wait several mlrtules before attempting to start 4 Bad spark plug 4, Replace spark plug 5, ...

Page 31 - SCHEMATIC; IGNmOH SWITCH; PTO SWITCH

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 BED 4 . 'O c> BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP, M STARTER BLACK t______ -,__________! I fTOE-Ì / DD AE/ET L/Li.L' I vj cl J Ík3 I E # « iwL (PEDAL UP) SOLENOID ELECTRIC CLUTCH BLACK , PTO (DISENGAGED) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) o q Z GROUNDING CONNECTOR J WHiTE IG...

Page 32 - ELECTRICAL; REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 22 21

Page 33 - KEY

ELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256670 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 146140 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 3 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5 / 8 x 16 Gauge 4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 6 STD541025 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 7 7697J Tube 8 7603J Tray, Battery 9 109596X Clamp, Hose 1 0...

Page 34 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 34

Page 36 - DRIVE

DRIVE REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 36

Page 38 - REPAIR; PARTS; STEERING ASSEMBLY

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - ■> MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 STEERING ASSEMBLY -3B f__ 5 5 - 4 1 - 4 2 38

Page 39 - DESCRIPTION

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEYNO. PARTNO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Wheel Steering Std Black 2 142033 Axle Asm Front 3 135227 Spindle Asm Lh 4 135228 Spindle Asm Rh 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1...

Page 40 - SEAT ASSEMBLY; DESCRIPHON

SEAT ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140123 2 140551 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X to 140552 1 2 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050411 15 134300 16 ГЭСГГ^Ч/ 1 (¿r P DESCRIPHON SealBracket Pnt Pivot Seat {bik) Clip Push-tn Nut Lock Hex W/!ns 3/8 -16 UNC Spring S...

Page 41 - DECALS; WHEELS St TIRES

DECALS REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 140819 Decal Dash instruction Operat Eng 13 146046 2 149917 Decal Fend Auto Trans Srs. Wht. 14 154680 3 150683 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 15 139346 4 150684 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 17 151303 5 142336...

Page 42 - MODEL; OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 29 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 151273 2 17720410 3 154546 4 149723 5 144069 6 144068 7 138129 8 150176 1 0 145552 1 1 STDS51125 1 2 STD5225Q7 1314 4 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 150554 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester DESCRIPTION NO. Control...

Page 43 - MOWER LIFT

MOWER LIFT REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 13- KEY PART NO. NO. 1 136973 2 145117 3 105767X 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 1 0 122512X 1 1 139865 1 2 139866 13 STD624008 15 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 DESCRIPTION Wire Assy., inner, with Plung...

Page 44 - MOWER DECK

MOWER DECK REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 44

Page 47 - KEY PART

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - » MODEL NUMBER 917.2S6670 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/1S x 7/8 x .060 2 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 150829 Differential Assembly 3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 14...

Page 48 - BRIGGS

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 BRIGGS 8i STRATTON ENGINE - iWODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1625-01 615 i© 634A ® 868 m ^40 35 41 3 4 4 5 219 A 537 48

Page 50 - SO

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 162S-01 258 201 209A 209 SO

Page 52 - DESCRIPTiON

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1625-01 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 497074 2 399265 3 391086 5 493457 5A 7 271867 7A 271868 8 4 8 A 222892 9 27803 10 94382 10A 94830 11 TjQArJOC 0 12 id f 1 f U w 271188271189 13 94565 15 94239 1...

Page 54 - SERVICE NOTES

Page 55 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O ut , ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL i:.v.wvvvvvvt4vvvvvvMvvvvvi-ivvvvvvv4rVvvvv.ÌT.Ì.Vwì'fVV%ivvtv';VvAvyvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv'v^v A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°),...

Page 56 - mMim; r i B l ' T I P i i ®; OWNER’S; ELECTRIC START; IF YOU NEED; WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

mMim r i B l ' T I P i i ® OWNER’S MANUAL 19.0 HP ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.256670 Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own mode! number. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the s...