Summary of the content on the page No. 1
I:RnFTXHaN°
MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 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.
FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659+5917
l't] IIl'll
II
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
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 tNJURY OR DEATH IlL CHILDREN I. GENERAL OPERATION , Read, understand, and followall instructionsinthe manual Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator is not alert to the end on the machine before starling, presence of children Children are often attracted to the , On_y ag
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER:.. t 8 0 tured to give you the best possible dependability and GASOLtNE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS pedormance, AND TYPE; UNLEADED REGULAR Shoufd you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (API.,SP/SG/SH): SAE 3.0 (above 32°F) Service CentedDepartment, We have competent, well- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) trained le
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
,lU_l,i ii , i,iin ii I I roll ilu ,i I , TABLE OF CONTENTS i,iii,Ul i SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........... , ........................... t6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ...............................;20-25 STORAGE ...................................................................... 26 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY ...........
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Theseaccessories and attachments were available throughmost Soars retail Outletsand s.etrice centers when the tractor was purchased Most Seers stores can order these items for you when you providethe model number of yourtractor MAINTENANCE ENGINE ENGINEOIL FUELSTABILIZER AIR FILTER SPARKPLUG GASCAN BLADES BELTS % PERFORMANCE Sears offoma widevariety o| attachments that fityourtractor Manyofihesearelistedbelowwtthbdefexplenat_onselhowlhcycanhelp you This list was curre
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
I..L_ Ul,U, nil CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK tr Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder BoTI 5/I6-18 (1) Knob Seat Vldeo Steering Mulcher Cassette Wheel (I) Washer Plate 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga n f t t I t = t t i Steering t I Sleeve Pa_s Bag Manual Parts bag contents not shown full size ner Springs (double loop) x 7/8 x t4 Gauge (2) Washers 3t8 (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (2) Shoulder Bolls 4# (2) Center- _ (2) Screws #10 x 518 lock Nuts [(_""(2) Fro
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
_LIJI II '" II I I . . ASSEMBLY ................... illl, i, L ,iJ, Your new trac or has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts teft unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor aII parts and hardware you assemble must be ttgittened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERINGWHEEL A socket wrench set wtil make assembly easier Slandard wrench sizes are tlsted. HEX LOCKNUT
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
, ,,,,,,, ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seal before tightening adjustment knob. CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig, 2) • Remove cardboard packtng on seat pan • Place seal on sea! pan and assemble shoulder bolt. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. DO notlighten, . Tighten shoulderbott securely. • Lower seat into operating position and sil on seat. • Slide seat unlif a comfortable position is reached which allows you lo press clutch/brake pedal all the
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
,Li ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT . Place the R.H suspension arm on oulward pointing deck pin. if necessary, rock and raise front of mower (See Figs. 4 and 7) to atign deck ptn with the hole in suspension arm. Be sure tractor is on level sudace and mower suspension Relain with double loop retainer spring with roops down as shown arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park- ing brake. * Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under lett footrest and retain w[Ih double loop r
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs, 5 and 6) DEFLECTOR EHrELD , Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pro-assemble weld nul to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. • Tighten hardware securely • Raise and hold detteclor shield in upright position. ,, Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. • Hook front latch into hole on front of mower dec
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in ]ttera_ure supplied with the producL Learn end understand their meaning 41, REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF 0 PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK LOCKED N L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT IGNITION MOWER L|FT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DfSENGAGED HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY (Hyd
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
,1111 i iiiiii i iii OPERATION i iii 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 location o! various controls and adjustments Save his manual for luture reference UGHT SWITCH IGNITION ATTACHMENT SWITCH CLUTCH SW_TCH AMMEI'ER LtFT LEVER PLUNGER THRO_LE CHOKE CONTROL CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKELEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB MOTION CONTROL LEVER FREEWHEEL
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
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 wlde v=ston safety ! mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8) TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 8) Always operate engine at (uilthrottle. Your tractorls equipp
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 11) GAUGE WHEEL When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure todisengage MOUNTING transmission by placing freewheel control _nfreewheeling BBACKE'T_ position. Free wheel control is located al the rear drawbar of tractor. 3t8-16 • Raise attachment lift to highest posllion with attach- ment tilt control- 3/8 WASHER . Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by SHOULDER inserting retainersprlng into forward hole of control rod GAUGEWF _"_'BOLT . Do not p
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
ii OPERATION = NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may filler neck, Do not overfill Wipe off any need Io be adjusted for best engine performance. Sea"TO spilled oi! or fuel. Do not store, spill or ADJUST CARBURETOR" in _he Service and Adjustments [_ CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank | I use gasoline near an open flame, section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When starting the engine for th
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
OPERATION i J, MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND attached to tractor TRASH_ CLEAN AFTER EACH USE ° Mower should be properly teveled for best mowing • The special mutching blade will recur the grass clip- performance° See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in pings many times and reduce them in size so that as the Service and Adjustments section of this manual,, they fall ont
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___oo_n_J AS YOU COMPLETE f__-_'_9,_._._O?'_ti '" " Check Brake Operation . . If V' ........ Check T_rePressure I,/ V' .... 1"JChec, forLoo,o F.eteners V" V', V' LUb,iCa"oe c.e_" V' I," [ _Sh_rpen!ReptaceMowerBlades I#"*,_ J T iChecF! i Battery Leve,_echarge I/_ 0 '.Cleen Bstre_., RedTerm!._._!e ' ' ' V' ........ i -- a i CheckTrensaxle,€ooilng ,, If .............. i Adjust B{adeBelt{e}Tension V'#_ ..... { k_lust Motion D,_ve ee,(s) Te_e_on V'e ' Ch
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade wlif cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION • The blade can be sharpen?d with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to snarpen while on the mower II tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at htgh speed in h_ghest gear, then brake m
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,_ V-BELTS • After oil has drained completely, reptace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Check V-be!Is for delerIorat}on and wear after 100 hours of • Refill engine with oil through eft fill dipstick tube, Pour operation and replace tf necessary. The belts are not slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see adjustable, Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 oi this manual. TRANSAX
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
.................... , ill ill,i ,,,I,II I I I IIIlllllllllllllllll I Illl,.utl CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES i,, .... ,, ............... i i,,,, CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig, 19) Air screen must be kept free of did and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum rep
