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917.257560
OWNER'SMANUAL
÷Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
÷Service and Adjustments
®Repair Parts
Converti
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CAUTION:
Read and follow
all safety
rules
and instructions
before
operating
this equipment.

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  • Page 1 ® 917.257560 OWNER'SMANUAL ÷Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Converti bile ÷Service and Adjustments ®Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
  • Page 2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers iMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION iii. CHILDREN Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting.
  • Page 3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. it has been designed, engineered and manufac _ HORSEPOWER: 18.0 tured to give you the best possible dependability performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, p!ease contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (APFSG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
  • Page 4 CONTENTS TABLE SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS ........SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-24 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBmLITIES ..... 3, 15=18 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTmNG ..........26-2? TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ........... REPAIR PARTS o TRACTOR ......... 30-4? ASSEMBLY .............. 7-10 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ESSO These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retaii outlets and sewice canters when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractoL ENGINE MAINTENANCE ENGINE OiL FUEL STABILIZER SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HA Parts Bag contents shown fuji size Parts packed separately in carton Seat © (2) Sheet Metal Battery acid Screws #10ot6 x 1/2 MuJcher Plate Steering Wheel (1) Locknut 3/8-24 Battepj (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Parts Bag Owner's MarLa.
  • Page 7 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 tightness. INSERT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8 ASSE HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Assemble adjustment bolt, Iockwasherandfiatwasher Wash hands or clothing immediately if...
  • Page 9 mNSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4A and 4B) (POSmVE) CABLE CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- REX BOLT nals. Before installing battery, remove metaJ bracemets, wristwatch bands, rings, etco Positive terminam must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- FLAT WASHER )RAIN TUBE tamgrounding.
  • Page 10 ASSE INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6A & 6B) lnstalt two latch hooks to muicher 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.
  • Page 11 O ERATION 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 locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. CHOKE UGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT LiFT LEVEE...
  • Page 12 PERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resumt in severe eye damage. Always wear safety 9Jasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses°...

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    PERATION Move gearshift iever to 1st gear. Be sure you have TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) allowed room for tractor to roll sHghtty as you restart Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing movement. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with To resta_ movement, slowly release parking brake and the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will clutch/brake pedal.
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run the attachment being used. out of fueJ, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 15 CUSTO As You COMPLETE o0ookorokoo0orot,on ShameniReplace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart ..----d(,---- Check Battery Level!Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxb Cooting Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine OiJLevel Change Engine Oil C!ean Air Filter N_ Cban Air Screen Inspect MuffieriSpark Attester Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
  • Page 16 OUSTO RESPON TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, 13) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade wilt cause excessive vibration and even- nance= tual damage to mower and engine° BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding...
  • Page 17 ILITIES After oil has drained completely_ replace oil drain plug TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS and tighten securely. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Refill engine with oit through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour the battery to "leak" power. slowly.
  • Page 18 RESPON iMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH MUFFLER KEROSENE, NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark attester (if THE CARTRIDGE, DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and!or damage. PRESSURIZED CLEAN CARTRIDGE.
  • Page 19 SERVICE ADJUSTM CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress dutch/brake peda_ fully and set parking brake° Place gearshift lever in neuttat (N) position. Ptace attachment dutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and a_l moving parts have comp_etemy stopped. ®...

  • Page 20: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SiDE. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 21 SERVICE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
  • Page 22 ADJUSTME TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WroTH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28} If steering wheel crossbars are not horizonta! (!eft to right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, removesteer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembty CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-...
  • Page 23 ADJU ENGINE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE • Pull bulb ho!der out of the hole in the backside of the (See Fig, 30} grill. The throttle control has been preset at the factory and Repgace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely adjustment should not be necessary'.
  • Page 24 CE AN ENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR High speed stop is factory' adjusted. Do not adjust damage may result. (See Figs. 32 and iMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ment should not be necessary.

  • Page 25: Cleaning

    ENGINE 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, FUEL SYSTEM _MPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING JN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARIS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
  • Page 26 TROU COTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Fi{t rue tank. Will not start Out of fuel See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded. Replace spark plug. Bad spark pMg. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat department. with attachment dutch engaged Peorcutouneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade.
  • Page 28 ERVlCE NOTES...
  • Page 29 18 HP 42" TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 SCHEMATIC • 111 ° _Eo o111o o.oK BATTERY (--_ WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) I ..IGNITION SWITCH (2> _ BLACK ....8LACK BIJ_,CK ATT'MENT CLUTCH GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF)
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.257560 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 121305X Switch, Seat 140399 Switch, Ignition 3 pos 140400 Nut, Ignition Switch Delta t23620X Cover, Key Switch 140403 Key, Molded Craftsman Delta 110712X Switch, Light 130890 Bracket, Switch interlock !7021008 Screw, Hex, Tapping #10-24 x 1/2 104445X Switch, Interlock, Clutch...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES o !t...
  • Page 33 105464X417 Footrest Pnt Rh (silver) STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 X3/4 Nut Crowntock 3/8-t6 Unc STD541437 105466X Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 134774 Bracket, Asm. Pivot, LH., Mower Rear 134775 Bracket, Asm. Pivot, R.H., Mower Rear STD533710 Bolt, Carriage...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 DRIVE " 40--..42 -,..<:_ 39 -..J...
  • Page 35 PARTS REPAIR 18 HP 42 °°TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTmON DESCRIPTION 137371 Transaxle 5sp Std Dana, 19131312 Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga. Mode! No. 4360-56 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric 110422X Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 105706X Bearing Nyl 503 X 628 X 1 25 123666X...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 18 NP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 STEERING ASSEMBLY - - -__-E]2 - - ..../! I...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTmON 139768 Wheel Steering Std Black 133988 Axle Asm Front 135227 Spindle Asm Lh 135228 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1 1/4X 16 Ga 12000029...
  • Page 38 = MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Scat 3350 BIWred Craftsman I21250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 123976X t 4055 ! Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 140407...
  • Page 39 Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E 136128 Decal Engine 18 hp B&S 133139 Decal Chassis 5 Sp 42" 140560 Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 136832 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 42 140561 Decal Hood Slope Lh Craftsman 133179 Decal Mower Qc System...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 ENGINE...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917,257560 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Control Throt Rh BIk Pd115 10 132755 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 17720410 137518 Engine B&s 18hp, Model No. 422707, Type No. 1522-01 137978 Muffler Exhaust 136989 Exhaust Asm.
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 LiFT 25 24...
  • Page 43 PARTS REPAmR 18 HP 42" TRACTOR =o MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 LiFT PART DESCRJPT|ON 136973 Rod Asm. Lever 122507X Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133_62 19211621 Washer 21/32x 1 x21 Ga. 120t83X Bearing Ny!ong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 122512X...
  • Page 44 MOWER DECK 78 7'9 °\...
  • Page 45 REPAMR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 138024 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 137729 Screw, Hex Hd, Thdcut 1/4-20 x 5/8 STD533t07 Bolt 131335 Spring, Extension 138017 133944 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar Washer, Hardened 138440 Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" "TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-56...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-56 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRWPTION NO. NO. DE$CRIPTmON 138248 Housing, Upper !05928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 106605X Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth 1/4o20 x.734 134394 * Assembly, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o257560 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE ° MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522-01 ;55 __ * REQUIRES SPECIAL TOO LS TO _NSTALL. SEE REPAIR _NSTRUCT_O N _4ANUAL.
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 BRiGG$ & $TRA_ON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER !522-01...
  • Page 50 FIEPAmRPARTS 18 HP 42 °`TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 BRMGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE = MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522o01 _ 2'8 _332...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.257560 BRIGGS & STRA_ON ENGmNE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522-01 (_> Refersnce Number B_sh Mot_and J Th_o_ Armaturs Driv_ End Cap Cap Ass'y, Housing Manu{ac_urer Commutator Assembi AsS_ Bdggs &...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS !8 HP 42" TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917,257560 BRJGGS & STRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522o01 KEY PART KEY PART NO= NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPT|ON 494533 Tappet, Valve CylinderAssembiy 26!368 399265 Gear, Cam Bearing, Cylinder 213520 Manifold, Intake...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o257560 BR_GGS & STRA_ON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 15:22-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 262375 Link 525 495348 Tube, OJJFiller 393415 Oi! Slinger Assembly 528 393815 impulse Line and Clamp Assembly 2!9A...
  • Page 54 OTES...
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  • Page 56: Replacement

    ® E 'S 18 HP TWiN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has MODEL NO. its own model number. 917.257560 The model number for your tractor wil! be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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