Sears 917.257552- Manuals

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 rnodel number of your tractor, MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE Sears offers ...

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (2) Sheet Metal Screws #10-16x1/2 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 3/8-24 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13x1 Tim (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga (2) Screws #10x5/8 (2) Washers 3 / 1 6 x 3 / 4 x 1 6Gauge ...

ASSiMBLY 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...

ASSEMBLY » Remove batteiy from tractor to fill with acid and charge. » Fill battery with acid. Fill each cell until it reaches the bottom of the vent wells. Do not overfill, » Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty minutes. After standing, check the battery cell acid level. If below t...

ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi­nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden­ tal grounding. ® Lift seat to raised position., " Op...

ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs.TA & 7B) ' ......... » 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 pointing down. » Tighten hardware securely. » R...

OPERATION KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANOAL AND SAre^ RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the safety stand...

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 adj'ustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacl...

OPEBATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) 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 wHI shut off the engine. •> Select desired height of cut. » Lower mower with attachme...

OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) WHth stattihli'engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine . » Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. « Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. ® Move at...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE T R A C 0 R Check Brake Operation | ✓ 1/ Check Tire Pressure | ✓ 1/ Check for Loose Fasteners j ✓ ✓ 7 ✓ ' Sharpen/Replace Mower Biades | ✓ 4 Lubrication Chart 1 / ✓ Check Battery Levet/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals 1...

CUSTOMER RESPOMSIBiLITIES 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 Adju...

CUSTOMER RESPOMSiBILITIES 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 wean TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooli...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Rg. 17) 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. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTftSENTS; » Depress clutch/brake pedai fuily and set parkmg brake. ............... e Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position, e Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.» Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. » ...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING . Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PRODUCT SPEC!FICATIONS"onpage3ofthis manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-^S...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 2 5 ) ■ ' ' ■■.. ■■■■ 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 m...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINi TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 31) 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 runn...

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 ...

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1, Out of fuel,, 2, Engine not “CHOKED" property. 3,, Engine flooded.4 Bad sparkplug,5, Dirty air filter, 6, Dirty fuel filter7, Water in fuel 8, Loose or damaged wiring.9, Carburetor out of adjustment. 10, Engine valves out of adjus...

TRACTOR -» MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 SCHEMATIC R E D O o B U C K BATTERY R E D a\o FUSE 30 AMP t R E D M STARTER B U C K CLUTCH / BRAKE {PEDAL UP) m SOLENOID W H ÍT E SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) B U C K ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING CONNECTOR B U C K -c IGNITION UNIT -o SPARK PLUG BLUE AFTER F...

ELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 28

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 30

DRIVE REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257552 f A ,'S | | K ' ! 4 -.‘II'’ k-t!' 32

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 STEERING ASSEMBLY t ^ — , 34

SEAT ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Seat 2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 3 STD523710 Bolt 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 5 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 6 STD541437 Nut 7 124181X Spring, Seat 8 17490616 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16x1 ...

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 DECALS KEY NO. PARTNO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PARTNO. 1 138955 Decal, Operating Instruction 13 131473 2 132266 Decal, Insert Strg Std Auto USA 14 136832 3 143735 Decal, Hood, R.H. 15 142244 4 143736 Decat, Hood, L.H„ 16 140837 5 132674 Decal, Grill, LT40...

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38

REPAIR PARTS MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 40

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 MOWER UFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 136973 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 2 122507X Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 8 1223...

42” MOWER DECK REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - WODEL NUMBER 917.257552 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144393 Mower Housing 55 140084 Arm, Idler 2 STD533107 Bolt 56 122052X Spacer, Retainer 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 58 140086 Spring Torsion Brakes 42" 4 13844...

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142671 Housing, Upper 41 105928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth 2 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 42 110084X Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth 1/4-20 X .734 43 134394 * Assembly...

rtEPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257552 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1452 50

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION oi tn T - ^ 1 A, SIGHTING /'\ GUIDE r I ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL porri a Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ^ ally to prevent tipping or loss of...

SEARS 1 _j ^nJ Lr^ [ L . j j '^ lj II l J ju OWNER’S MANUAL 14.0 HPELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.257552 The model number for your tractor will be found on the...