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OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917,254710
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety
Rules
And Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
CRnFTSMRN
YT 14 TWIN CYLINDER
5 SPEED
- 38"
MOWER
YARD
TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair
and Adjustment
• Repair
Parts
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S'e_ars, Roebuck
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IL 60684
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- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. 917,254710 Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules And Instructions Before Operating This Equipment , ii ,= = S'e_ars, Roebuck CRnFTSMRN YT 14 TWIN CYLINDER 5 SPEED - 38" YARD TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance •...
- Page 2 Know the controls and how to stop quickly OPERA TOR'S MANUAL and instructions attachments. 2_ Do not allow children to operate the machine. adults to operate it without proper instruction. Do not carrypassengers Do not mow when children others are around. 4.
- Page 3 A TTA CHMEN This unit can usa many attachments now available at your Sears store, It canuse a tiller, but cannot use other attachments that engage the ground fike a prow,harrow, or cu/tivator_Sea page 50 for a fistof available attachment,s,.
- Page 4 INDEX Adjustments: Brake Carburetor Mower Drive Belt Mower Front*To.Rear Sfde.,To Stde Throttle Control Cable Air Cleaner Cleaning , Paper Cartridge Air Intake Screen, Engine Assembly 5,I t Attachments Battery: Charging Cleanlng Installation Levels Preparation Starting with Weak Batlery Storage. Terminals Belt: Motion Drive Replacement...
- Page 5 Severeeye wear safety starting recommend Wide Vision over available a t Sears Retail Parts Contents t2i Battery Carriage Bolts f5 ° Slope Instruction acid Steering Wheel Cap manu@}...
- Page 6 A SSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y LOCATION BATTERY BA TTER Y t2} Hex Bolt, I/4 -, 20 x 3/4 TERMINALS SEA T [ 1) Shoulder Bolt PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (21 Wing Nut - I/4 - 20 © {2) Lockwasher (2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga (1) Lockwasher,...
- Page 7 assemble and adjust your tractor you will need; I2) 7/16" wrenches Tire PressureGauge I) 9/16" wrench Screwdriver (I) 1/2" wrench Utility Knife (1) 3/4" wrench Ratchet Wrench (l) 3!4"socket NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.
- Page 8 ASSEMBL 112 'o HEX LOCKNUT 2 - 1t4" FIGURE '.-_ r""_-. FIGURE 4 COMPARTMENT FIGURE Install Steering NOTE; POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD, Use a 3/4" 2 - 1/4"" diameter washer {shown full size below) from steering column (Fig, 3j, WASHER STEER;NG WHEEL WHEEL...
- Page 9 e. Connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with bax bolt, fiat washer, /ockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below) found in bag of par_ (Fig_5). TlghWn securely. f. Connect BLACK ground cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining he,,,: bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below) found in bag of parts (Fig.
- Page 10 ASSEMBL PARALLEL LiNK FIGURE TRU_NtON FIGURE FIGURE 9 Mower Installation Your 38" mower Raise lift lever (Fig. Turn height lowest position. eo Slide mower R.H, side, b. Install front hinge pin through axle and parellel link (Fig. 7). Secure wfth retaine_ spdng_ c.
- Page 11 Mower Ddve Belt Adjustment Your tractor has been manufactured ability to m_djust the mower drive belt to pro- vide you with longer belt life. If the attachment clutch lever (Fig, 10) travels 3- I/2" up the slot in the dash before spring tension resistanca is evident, adjustment is necessary.
- Page 12 OPERA T/ON KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR YARD TRACTOR° If you understand operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance, your Yard Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Yard Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and others, Be sure to pay strict attention to all notes and cautions;...
- Page 13 1, Stopping Your Tractor DO NOT CHOKE CARBURETOR TO STOP | THE ENGINE,= NOTE; REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE. a. Push clutch/brake pedal into full position, b o Move gear shift lever to "'NEUTRAL" c, Place parking brake in "ENGAGED*' release pressure from clutch/brakeD Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"...
- Page 14 OPERA TION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH "DIS£NGAGED'*POSITION "ENGAGED"POSITtQN HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB BGURE FUNCTION GEARSHIFT Normal 2or3 Mowing Heavy lor2 Mowing Snow 1, 2or3 . B_ade Snow Blower or TiIler 3,4or5 Tt'aRsport FIGURE CAUTION: LEVER UTCH LEVER 3. Operating NOTE: THIS OPERATOR TEMPT SY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WiTH ENGINE CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE.
- Page 15 4, Mowing Tips NOTE: TiRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED, READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR REFER TO PAGE 2. Use the runner on the R.H.. side as e guide; the blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner IFig.
- Page 16 MAINTENANCE ENGINE DIPSTICK FIGURE FIGURE 1B To keep your tractor running longer, perform necessary service using the following maintenance BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR: 1, PUSH TRACTOR PEDAL COMPLETELY "BRAKE" POSITION_ MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO "N" NEUTRAL POSITION. PLACE PARKING GAGED"...
- Page 17 Every 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing 1_ Brake Adjustment This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transaxle (Fig. 191_ FEET STOPPING HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN ] BE ADJUSTED, IMPORTANT: PARKING...
- Page 18 MAINTENANCE FIGURE GREASE BOTH _FRONT WHEELS SPINDLES _GURE 2o Clean Battery and Terminals Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause the battery to "leak" LEAD.ACID PLOSIVE BATTERIES, AROUND a. Remove terminal b. Disconnect BLACK battery tery cable and remove battery from tractor, c.
- Page 19 There is a grease fitting on each front wheel. Use a greasegun to give each grease fitting two shots of extreme pressure lubricating grease Amdex No, I or equivalent (available through your Sears Service Center), Use 30 weight ott to lubricate front si_indles(Fig, 23),...
- Page 20 LUBRICATION CHART ® w,,.L (_) MDWER CLUTCH PIVOT BOTH ENDSOF FOOT PEDAL SHAFT EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICATING GREASE AMDEX NO, t, SEARS PART NO 2557R REFER TO ENGINE OIL SPEC'$. IUNDER |N{TiAL PREPARATION IN OWNERS MANUAL) REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT FIGURE27 --SPINDLE I--- {.-.3..=._...
- Page 21 1_ Starting your Tractor W/lh e Weak Battery If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged, If "_umper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow thisprocedure: NOTE; YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED VOLT NEGATIVE GROLINDEO SYSTEM.
- Page 22 REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT Carburetor Adjuslment NOTE: ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENT BURETOR, CLEANER MUST BE ASSEMBLED CARBURETOR WHEN RUNNING ENGINE Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, or altitude° Adjust the carburetor as follows: a°...
- Page 23 5. Motion Drive Belt Replacement The tractor drive belt may be replaced without tools° Park the tractor on level area Engage parking brake, NOTE: BELT INSTALLATION DECAL UNDER LEFT FOOTREST. am Remove mower. (See page 24). Remove two retainer springs bracket below transaxie pulley, Remove bracket (Fig 31) Swing belt guides away from belt, toward rear of...
- Page 24 REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 35 RETAINER SPR}NG_; FIGURE 38 LIFT LEVER_ PLUNGER BOTTOM GROUND LEVEL FIGURE 7. Mower Removal a, Remove mower "Mower Drive Belt Removal" b, Remove retainer clutch rod out of clutch bracket, Puff retainer springs out of rear suspension trunnions.
- Page 25 Front-To.Rear Mower Adjustment To obtain the best cutting results, housing should be adjusted So the front and rear flange distance "'D" (Fig, 391 is 1/2"" lower in front when the mower is positioned in the highest cutting position. NOTE: MEASURE "D °"...
- Page 26 REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT 11o Tire Care a Maintarn tire pressure of t4 P.51 m front and 12 PSi in rear tires b, Keep tires free of gasohne, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. c. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts hazards that may cause dre damage.
- Page 27 PROBLEM WILL NOT START r',/tLLNOT TURN OVER ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START HARD TO START ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER ENGINE OVERHEATS NO LIGHTS WON'T CHARGE OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM W! LL NoT SHUT DOWN ENGINE WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT NOTE:' This tractor ia equipped with...
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS MOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE EXCESSIVE MOWER VIBRATION WIND ROWING STRIPPING OR DROPPING GRASS CLIPPINGS UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING SERVICE RECORD SERVICE RECORD Blades Brake Adjustment Check Battery Change Engine Check Engine Oil Leve_ ;lean Air Fitte="...
- Page 29 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254'710 SCHEMATIC WIRE LOOP WttlE FUSE _NmON i=_moli ' CIRCUIT i,iii I,I,G START YOUR TRACTOR tS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM> THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, HAVE THEIR ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
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- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 30"...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 120039X Seat 1055133( Bracket-Pivot-Seat I05529X Bolt-ShoulderS/t6- 74780818 Bolt1/2-13x.1 £, 73680500 Nut.,Lock S/16- 18 73680800 Nut+ Lock3/8 121642X Fender 106202X Rallector- Rear 10 105801X...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 DRWE -- OPTIONAL EQLIIPMENT-- SPARK ARRESTER...
- Page 35 46 4921H Retainer Spring 47 109370X Strap, Locater 46 1O8190)( Clamp 49 190.91210 Washer9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ca.. @ 27 - MODEl. NUMBER 917.254710 PART STD523107 73680600 STD523727 54 I05842X 55 1O9167)( 56 106t57X 57 76020412 68 105844X 59 110437X...
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS '14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR- STEERING ASSEMBLY 20"_'_ D "_..._I MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 ,o,-,.--1...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 106810X Decal - Cap Steering Wheel 100710L Insert. Steering Wheel 73940800 * Nut. Top Lock 1/2-20 UNF 100712K Washer I00713N Wheel-Steering 1007t1L • Adapter-...
- Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 LIFT ADJUSTMENT 44--_...
- Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 LIFT ADJUSTMENT PART DESCRIPTION 106833X Knob 110924X Lever_MowerClutch 106498X Bracket - Pivot 73680600 Nut-lock3/8- 5 STD523707 ° Boft-Hex3/8,- 16x3/4 10645IX Bolt _ Shoulder 108387X Rod..Clutch. Pdmary 76020412 Pin-Cotterl/8x3/4...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.2547'10 38" MOWER...
- Page 41 106902X Spacer, Retainer 102669X Keeper, Belt 12t687X Jackshaft A_sembly 100668L Plate, Support, Jackshaft 17490612 Screw, Hex Washer Hd_ 3/8 - I6 x _'23 _2o_ - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 PART t7490620 121263;4 19132012 STD551137 STD632715 I08250X I08235X 4921H STD560907 109892X 76020616...
- Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 TRANSAXLE FOOTE - MODEL NUMBER 4150-61 TRANSAXLE _o39...
- Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 14 |'IP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 TRANSAXLE FOO'fE - MODEL NUMBER 4150-61 TRANSAXLE PART DESCRIPTION I06845X Housing, upper 2276J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 x 1.31Lg. 121118X Screw, Tapping, I/4-20 x.875 Lg. 68003 Ball, Detent 105904X...
- Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,254710 ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER t507-01 CYLINDER, C RANKSHAFT, ANDENGINEBASEGROUP...
- Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD "[RACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER '1507-01 CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT, AND ENGINE BASE GROUP PART DESCRIPTION 1 90576 Nut- Hex 8 o 32 • Gasket-...
- Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 1507-01 A;R CLEANER - CARBURETOR GROUP )..._--23 _-----64...
- Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR ,, MODEL NUMBER 917.2547t0 ENGINE BRIGGS AND SI'RAI'TON - MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 1507-01 AIR CLEANER - CARBURETOR GROUP PART DESCRIPTION 1 212706 Knob - Air Cleaner 94289 Nut-Hex 223579 Cover- Air Cteaner 271271 Element.
- Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR _ MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON . MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 1507-01 ALTERNATOR AND STARTER MOTOR GROUP Q--,...
- Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710 ENGINE BRtGGS AND STRATTON * MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 1507-01 ALTERNATOR AND STARTER MOTOR GROUP PART DESCRIPTION 94326 Screw - Sern 222673 Screen - Flush Rotating 230674...
- Page 50 That A dd totheUsefulness Sears oilers a wide variety of aitachmenls that fit your tractor, Many el these eretistad be_ow wilhbrief explanaUons o f how they can help you Thta Iistwas current at the timeo1publ. icat_n:however, it may coange +nrufure years -- more attachments may be added,changes(intruding changes...
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- Page 52 THE PART DESCRIPTION THE MODEL NUMBER @ THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians having the parts_ toois and the equipment our pledge to you,'We...