Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.25736 Craftsman
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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.257360 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment ® 12.0 HP HC ELECTRIC START 38" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR ° Assembly ° Operation o Maintenance o Service and Adjustment o Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co.
SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIREAND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT S PARK & PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAtRS, UMPORTANT SAFETY STAN DARDS REQUIRE O PERATOR PRESENCE CONTRO LS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJ URY.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor, it has been designed, engineered and manu- factured to give you the best possible dependability and performance, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Department.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 3 WARRANTY .....................
ACCEGGORmES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK , ,u Parts Bag contents shown full size © "_ (2) Sheet Metal Screws #10-16 x 1/2 (1) Locknut 1/2 - 20 (1) 2-3/8" Dia, Washer (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 1/2 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga, (2) Hex Bolts 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 ® (2) Hex Nuts 1/4- 20 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
ASSEMBLY INSERT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed, (1) 5/15" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches (1) 1/2" wrench (t) 9/16&.
,,_ ,t ASSEMBLY ,J ,,,,u 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 contactwith battery acid. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery acid are explosive.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.
, ,ill OPERATUO i, i,,,i i ,i KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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.
OPEBATmON 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.
OPERATION ntt ,,u, ,,,i TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) IMPORTANT: THE MOTIONCONTROLLEVER DOES Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing NOT RETURN TO "NEUTRAL" POSI- TION WHEN T.
OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting 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 the clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake Place motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
MAINTENANCE u ,,,, _ ,u ......... MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE o S,6_ o_ _o_ _o #_ # _o 0 AT REGULAR SERVICE ES J Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T R Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mowe.
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance TIRES Maintain proper aJr pressure in all tires (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual) Ke.
MAINTENANCE i ,,,, ,,,,,, i TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID LEVEL (See Figs. ENGINE 13 & 14) Check fluid level after every 25 hours of use Rear drawbar must be removed to check fluid revel Remove the four (4.
MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100 hours of operation, more often if tractor is used in very dusty, dirty conditions.
AINTENANC£ SPARK PLUGS (See Fig. 17) Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
;ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 19) Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) Your tractor has been manufactured with the ability to readjust the mower blade drive belt to provide you with longer belt life. With the engine off and the lift lever in the highest position, move clutch lever up slowly until resistance is felt.
SERVaCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26) Your unit is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 29) "NEUTRAL" position of the motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adju.
;ERV CE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Figs. 31 & 32) & CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat.
SERVNCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Figs. 34 and 35) Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Carefulty remove springs from hinge brackets Stand at side of tractor, Grasp .
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS GOVERNED IDLE - ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 36) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad- ustment should not be necessary Check ad ustme.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the unit 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.
TROUBLESHOOTBNG POUNTS ,,,,, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Herd to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration 1 Out of fuel 2 Engine n.
i,,, iJ i,,,,,, i iii i ,111 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged , u Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate i ,,,i P.
REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 SCHEMATIC I /-7 111 ° RED OIIIo °LACK BATTERY B_CK I RED WHITE L( IGNITION SWITCH ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OF_ BLACK I I S EAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) "_t IGNITION _]_© SPARK I UNIT PLUG @ .
REPAUR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257360 ELECTRICAL 17 3 2 3 2 20 i I I l 30 24 i ...... 33 34 32 18 I C 21 / I / t / / / I !l I I ii I I I I I t 1 3O.
REPABR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 .
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REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 DRIVE 3 H 14 G_ 16 B A G 17 C 17 k 42 I I I I 13 46 / / 50 51 74 '7 32 J 41 t OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 1<i.
REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257380 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 127222X 124136X 4 2949R 5 123528X 6 121749X 7 122983X 8 1265.
REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR STEERING AND FRONT AXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 14 15 17 16 / 1" D D D 51 62 36 I 30 28 55 57 59 3O 60 64 61 36.
REPABR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE KEY PART KEY PART HO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 126604X010 Dash 36 124033X 2 74180512 Sc.
REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 LIFT ADJUSTMENT f,.,, 16 C 2 2O 54 _ 3o 34 37 19 20 26 9 A 13 / 13 ,_15 10 /.
REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 LIFT ADJUSTMENT KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 124429X Handle, Clutch, Mower 31 2 106932X Knob .
REPAnR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR 38" MOWER 44 Kj _46 44 47 1_54 67 H B L 33 29 2_ 27 34 33 34 - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.257360 44 A 44 21 15 45 E 53 C 33 A 2O 17 C 5O 7 C C D D 41 _ G .
: EPARR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 8" MOWER EY PART KEY PART O. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 106085X V.
REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 TRANSAXLE AND PUMP ASSEMBLY 5 12 3 12 3 13 I 11 KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 2 STD551125 * Washer, Lock, Heavy Helical Spring 3 STD551131 *Washer, Lock 4 121188X Bracket, Pnt.
REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257360 SUNDSTRAND PUMP ASSEMBLY - MODEL NUMBER BDU-10S 42 (EY PART qO° NO. 1 122756X 2 122716X 3 122745X 4 122715X 5 122700X 6 122.
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REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE 0412-01 5 F" , I 'i 3 4 2 _ 70 47 1% 73 20 23 37 36 _35 _8 .
=IEPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 3RIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE 0412-0'1 _.EY PART KEY PART _O.
REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE 0412-01 3 6 2 10 I 55 1 39 44 36 24 _) 32 38 6061 5 "T41 63_ _58.
REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE 0412-0'1 KEY PART KEY PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257360 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE 0412-01 4 r L "1 7_ 6 22 I r 20 16 l I 1 C 14 23 LABEL KIT I L24 GASKETSET} I I I 15 KEY NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PART NO.
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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.257360 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS 12,0 HP MC ELECTRIC START 38" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number.
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