Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.257632 Sears
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MODEL 917.257632 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly e Operation = Customer Responsibilities ®Service and Adjustments = Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment, ............................
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° I.
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.
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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.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK .................................... i u l ii i i iu i ::::::::::::::::::::::::: ...................................... Parts Bag contents shown full size (_ (2) Sheet Metal .
ASSEMBLY _, ............... . iUillLiiJl i,,_,-- - ............. ,............. ........ . ..., ............. 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.
Jl HOW TO SET UP ",/'OUR TRACTOR PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) ....... ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,, CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing immediately if & acciden_Uyin contact with battew acid. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery acid are explosive.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) i ii i i ii ii , :: 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 accident tat grounding.
OPERATION IJ/.HU/'l/''/'l/H''"'''l '"l " "" KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNEWS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR .
OPERATION _,, i ill _,,.,,_, _ i i nil ...... ............ .i ,,,u,,,lll, i, . 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 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) 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 will shut off the engine. = Select desired height of cut.
OPEBATIO ADD GASOLINE = Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline+ (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).. IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32'_F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .................. ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, ,, ,,,,, ,,, ,,,, Check Brake Operation V' If # Check Tire Pressure If V #' T Check for Loose Fasteners tf t_7 If a Lubricati0nSharpen)ReP'iace"M"°werBiadeSchart _V_64 if " _ C Check Battery l:e_(el/Recharge .
CUSTOM ESPONSmBILmTIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance, BRAKE OPERATION Jf tractor requires more than six _6)feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.. (See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual) TIRES .
Hi H IHH I CUSTOMER R SIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power,.
CUSTOMER KNOB RESPO MUFFLER Inspect and repiace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every t00 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: A: o e e o BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in ='DISENGAGED" position.
$ERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on levet ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPEC IFICAT!ONS" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower_ SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) The mower blade d rive belt may be replaced withouttools_ Park the tractor on level surface.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT tf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reass.
SE AND A 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 hoIder securefy back into the hole in the backside of the gritt, .
$ERVnCE A ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
i i illllllllllll i ill ill illlll iilllll ii iill ill iii iii iii ii illl illl illl ii ij ii 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING POUNTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over i i ,,ill i i _,rll Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power ,ll i i, Excessive vibration CAUSE 1. Out of fuel, 2 Engine not"CHOKED" properly. 3 Engine flooded.
PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Batt.
SCHEMATIC 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 [ "LI l °°° oliio B ,cK BATTERY RED WHITE sv ' c" ! I RED _ I_ ...... _E .... C"/7I["-_ | _ II1 _ J SOLENOID RED BLACK STARTER CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) '---1 .
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 ELECTRICAL 22 21 I 23 42 4O 41 36 38 39 ] 1 / / 1 / 1 / 28.
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,257632 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121265X 2 74760412 3 19091016 4 t0040400 5 121264X 6 73220400 7 109238X 8 129965 9 109596X 19 1.
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 26 33 10 i 24 25 26 21 22 3 21 18 100 27 _ _ 29 12 19 26 1 28 14 .
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140341 2 140356 3 17490612 4 19131216 5 1t050600 6 140290X016 7 126842X 8 126471X .
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -. MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 DRIVE 77 6 30 52 62 18 35 36 34 26 i 27 53 32.
REPAIR DRIVE PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 !2 13 14 15 16 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 STEERING ASSEMBLY / / o !:k: i , _'"'-"-"_ 42 8 27X j17 12 16 32 28 30 43 f / / / 1 t 43 8 34.
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 142033 3 135227 4 135228 5 6266H 6 12t748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 130.
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO. 1 127437 2 140551 3 74760616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17490616 9 19131614 10 140552 12 1.
REPAIR DECALS 9 PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 6 3 7 4 14 14 17 17 11 16 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 138955 2 141O63 3 140560 4 140561 5 132674 6 133644 7 142248 8 140837 9 125880X 1.
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 ENGINE • 44 , 15 38 ',,,_ I J 78 29 1 ,o <_ 24 fJ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38.
REPAIR ENGINE PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 132759 17720410 140591 4 137348 13 125593X 14 13280324 15 13200300 16 11050600 18 136718 19 105839X 20 105838X 21 19091016 22 123650X 23 128953 24 17021008 29 137180 30 127057)( 3t 109202X 32 123549X 33 t23487X 37 137040 38 .
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 LIFT 11 13 5 4 6 12 19 13 32 32 13 19 20 15 20 20 161718 _O 15 40.
REPAIR LIFT PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 136973 2 122507X 3 105767X 4 1200O002 5 19211621 6 I20183X 7 125631X 8 I22365X 10 122512X 11 139865 1.
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 42" MOWER 76 77 73 71 43 44__i 2 58 84 68 33 32 31 f 2 16 29 18 27 42.
REPAIR 42" MOWER PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 144393 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 138440 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 85O857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 .
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 27 37 2O 36 52 53 21 22 54 24 31 32 33 34 35 19 40 4,1 42 43* 55 56 57 59 45 46 47 48 6 14 15 17 6.
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I !42671 Housing, Upper 41 105928X 2 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 42 110084X 1/4-20 x .
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 BRIGGS & STRA'I-i'ON ENGINE . MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-01 306 305 552 615@ 614 5 308 562 307 '_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS _ _635 TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
REPAHR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-0'1 52 164 _123 "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL.
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-01 _ 222 240 _6s7 _729 356 305 _ 78 304 ! 333 334 363 877 1044 668 45.
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-01 729A 9 801 513 311 127 0 138 106 987 95 _;) 634B 105 147 142 121 .
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O1 ol SIGHTING _" -_. ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. ............................. i iiiii ii Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face.
OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.257632 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) CRgF rSMnN ® 13.
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