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MODEL NUMBER 917.254860
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Convertible
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer
Responsibilities
• Service
• Adjustments
° Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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- Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 OWNER'S MANUAL II II IIIIIIIIIIII I II III IIIIII Convertible • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service • Adjustments ° Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIHIIH I IIIIIII II III I IIIIII...
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CU'FI-tNG MACHINE tSCAPABLE 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...
- Page 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: ! 8.0 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, please...
- Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY- RULES ............OPERATION ............11-14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......;....3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-24 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ..........26-27 iNDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .........
- Page 5 ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retait outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores Can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAmNTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
- Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown fult size Parts packed separately in carton Seat Metal Battery acid t (2) Sheet Screws x I/2 Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel Battery (t) Locknut 3/8-24 (1) Large Fiat Washer Steering Boot Parts Bag Owner's Manual (l) Shoulder Bott 5/16-18 (1) HexBolt...
- Page 7 ASSE Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts tel 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 toots as necessary to insure proper tightness.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3) PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adiustment bolt. Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield, Place seat on pan and assemble shouider bolt.
- Page 9 INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4A & 41B) (POSIT_VE} CAUTION: Do not short battery terml- HEX NUT. naiso Before instaling battery, remove rings, etc. rect!! bracelets, wristwatch bands, Positive termina_ must be connected LOCK first to prevent sparking from acciden- WASHER tal grounding°...
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY iNSTALL lVlULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR SHIELD (See Figs. 6A & 6B) Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE:: Pre-assemble wetd 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 C0mparethe illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of vadouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNiTiON SWITCH LIFT LEVER...
- Page 12 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 wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog stores.
- Page 13 OPERATION Move gearshift Iever to 1st gear and be sure you have TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) altowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing movement. switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will clutch/brake pedal.
- Page 14 OPERATION (See Fig. 8) START ENGINE 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 the attachment being used. run out of fuel, it wil! take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
- Page 15 OUSTO ESPONSIBmLmES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FtLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Biades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level!Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals Chock Transmission Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Motion Drive TenSion Adjust...
- Page 16 CUSTOMER ESPONSIBILITiES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, 13} Care should be taken to keep the b:lade balanced, Always observe safety rules when pedorming any mainte- unbalanced blade wilt cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION •...
- Page 17 CUSTO RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS - Remove drain plug. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause After oi! has drained completely, replace oil drain plug the battery to "leak" power. and tighten securely. Remove terminal guard. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube.
- Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILiTiES MUFFLER IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH KEROSENE, NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage, THECARTRtDGE. DO NOTOIL CARTRIDGE.
- Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUT|ON: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. ® Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and at! moving parts have completely stopped.
- Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT(See Figs. 22 and23) - iMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. tF 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 AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on the mower housing.
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BAT- if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) TERY (See Figs. 28.& 2£_. ) ..when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- steering wheel and reassemble...
- Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type ptug4n fuse. The TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE fuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directly (See Fig. 31) in front of the dash. The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment shouid notbe necessary.
- Page 24 SEFIVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust- damage may result. (See Fig. 33 & 34) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER...
- Page 25 STORAG ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days O r mere. FUEL SYSTEM iMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
- Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel, Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section, Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug, Dirty air filter.
- Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1,, Check wiring, switches and connections, If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department, engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
- Page 28 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 29 !8 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY i .._,T_I, WHITE STARTER BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWtTCH SEAT SWITCH I ..(NOT OCCUPIED) I ..BLACK BLACK BLACK ..ATT'MENT CLUTCH GROUND{NG (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR...
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 ELECTRICAL ]: 23...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 ELECTRICAL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 109310X Key, Molded 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 136849 Harness, Light Socket (With Bulbs) 19091016 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge 4152J Light Bulb 10040400 Washer, Lock 1/4...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3" © 2 RR__...
- Page 33 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 X3/4 122795X Panel Pnt Dash Lh STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8q6 121794X Cover Access Black Square 105466X Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 126276X Pane_ Dash Rh Weldment 134774 Bracket, Asm. Pivot, L.H., Mower t7490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16xl/2 Ty-tt...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS !8 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254860 DRIVE...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 DRBVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137371 Transaxle 5sp Std Dana, 109070X Keeper Belt Retainer Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga Model No. 4360_56 19131312 t10422X Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc STD541437 123667X...
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 STEERING ASSEMBLY ./:"...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 133741 124036X Wheel Steering Std Black Bracket Steering 133988 Axle Asm Front 12000029 Ring KlJp #t5304-75 ! 35227 Spindle Asm Lh 136874 Gear Sector 135228 6266H Spindle Asm Rh...
- Page 38 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254860 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127437 Seat V350 BIWred Craftsman 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt 126656X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 2751R...
- Page 39 Decat V-bett Dr Sch Tractor E 136128 Decal Engine 18 hp B&S 133139 Decal Chassis 5 Sp 42" 124489X Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 136832 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 42 124490X Decal Hood Slope Lh Craftsman 133179 Decal Mower Qc System...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 123650X Stud 1/4 Turn (replaces 105751 132755 Control Throt Rh Blk Pd115 10 128953 Shield Pnt Heat Browning Grass 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 137357 Shietd Pnt Heat Hood Gt 137518...
- Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 LIFT 25 24 ' to / \° _,__13 161718...
- Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Rod Asm. Lever I22507X Shaft Asm, Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12O00002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 12563tX Grip Handle FJuted 122365X...
- Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 42" MOWER DECK 37 40 :_-J ,_:::. _137 3"t...
- Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 42" tVIOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTmON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t38024 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 133504 Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with Nibs STD533107 Bolt 134236 Guard, Mandrel, LH 138017 Bracket Asm Fr.
- Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-56 11,_ tt,= / 53 5051...
- Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9!7,254860 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360'56 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t38248 Housing, Upper t05928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 106605X Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth 1/4-20x.734 134394 * Assembly, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft...
- Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254860 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522_01 1019 LABEL KIT l 358 GASKET SET ] _1£A * REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO iNSTALL, SEE REPAIR tNSTRUCTIO N MANUAL.
- Page 49 REPAIR PARTS t8 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522..01 '_ 238 e s_2 35;8 GASKET SE_ t861 PUMP REPAiR KIT_ ['_2' OVERHAUL CARBURETOR...
- Page 50 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917=254860 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER ! 522-0t...
- Page 51 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522-01 R_ferer_ce _umb_r __ Brush ....Mo_';T'an_ | T.%'_o_t Armature! Dr{re End C=p ..I Housing ] Manufacturer |Drive Ass'v. J AsseMblv Assemb_ Assembly...
- Page 52 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522=01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCR_PT!ON NO. NO. DESCRIPT!ON 494533 Tappet, Valve Cylinder Assembly 261368 Gear, Cam 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 213520...
- Page 53 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860 BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE _ MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 262375 Link 495348 Tube, Oil Filler 393415 Oil Slinger Assembly 3938t5 Impulse Line and Clamp Assembly 219A...
- Page 54 SERVICE OTES...
- Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. IIIHIIIIIIIII • IIIIII IIIIII II Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not !_t AA greater than 15°), never across the face.
- Page 56 £RI:IFTZMIIN® S_F/A/RS OWNER'S 18 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START MANUAL 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. MODEL NO. The model number for your tractor witl be found on the model plate located under the seat.