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Sears Craftsman 917.255275 Owner's Manual

10 hp 36" riding lawn tractor, electric start
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OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL
NO,
917.255275
Caution:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instruction
s
Carefully
36" RIDING
LAWN TRACTOR
ELECTRIC START
Assembly
Installation
Operation
Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Chicagor-ffL
60684,
USA.

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  • Page 1 ISears ] OWNERS MANUAL MODEL 917.255275 Caution: 36" RIDING Read Rules for Safe Operation LAWN TRACTOR and Instruction Carefully ELECTRIC START Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicagor-ffL 60684, USA.

  • Page 2: Warranty

    MODEL CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn NUMBER Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured SERIAL to give you the best possib{e dependability and performance_ NUMBER Should you experience any problem you cannot easily reme- THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS dy.
  • Page 3 RUILES FOB SAFE OPERATnoN WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engme s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any), tf a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator°...
  • Page 4 To assemble your Tractor you will need: one 3/4" socket wrench and two 7/16" wrenches AWAY VIEW VENT NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R,H) LEFT HAND (L,.H,) DETERMINED FROM OPERATORS POSITION BATTERY WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR. TUBE ASSEMBLY 1_ Remove Shipping Strap Banding, B_ttery, Steering Wheel...
  • Page 5 4. Connecting Battery Cables using: two Hex Bolts, two Flat Washers, two Lockwashers and two He× Nuts (shown full size below) and a Terminal Cover found in Bag of Parts. @© ao Position Terminal Cover over RED Battery Cable (Fig. POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST...
  • Page 6 8NITBAL ADaUSTMENTS 1, REDUCE TIRE PRESSURE TO 14 POUNDS IN FRONT 12 POUNDS IN REAR TIRES. (Tires were overin* flared for shipping purposes)_ 2 Seat position should be adiusted forward or backward so that operator can comfortably reach Ctutch,.Brake Pedal (Fig 8).
  • Page 7 OPERATBON NOTE: MOWER OPERATION IS LISTED PAGE 14, THIS TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH INTERLOCK SWITCHES PREVENT STARTING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER IS IN THE "ENGAGED" POSI- TION (FIG. 10) AND/OR THE GEAR SH! FT LEVER IS NOT IN "NEUTRAL" POSITION (FIG.
  • Page 8 DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITI_- OUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS CATo CriER, MOWERS SO EQUIPPED, DEFLECTOR SHIELD (DISCHARGE GUARD) IN PLACE. TRANSPORTING YOUR T_ACTOR For pushing or towing your tractor, _l_ce Gear Shift Lever in "NEUTRAL" ,position (Fig. 12}, Push Clutch-Brake Peda! down firmly UNLOCK...
  • Page 9 MAIINTENANCE MOWER MAINTENANCE tS LISTED ON PAGE t5., To keep your tractor running better, longer; perform neces- saw service using the following Maintenanc_ Schedule.. REFER "STOPPING YOUR TRAC- TOR" PAGE 6 AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BEFORE MAKING SPECTION,...
  • Page 10 .ou.s (EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS) 1. CLEAN AIR CLEANER ELEMENT (FIG'S. 18 AND 19) a, Remove two Screws and lift off complete air cteaner assembly. b. Remove Screen and Spacers from foam element c, Remove foam element from air cleaner bqdy d Wash foam element in liquid de_'er_ent and water...
  • Page 11 A+S NEEDED: IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING 1+ CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Never attempt to change maximum engine speed This is preset at the factory and should only be changed by a quali- fied service technician who has the necessary equipment a. Adjust Carburetor to suggested initial Settings+ -- Turn High Speed Adjusting Needle clockwise, closing finger tight ONLY,...
  • Page 12 3. ISO-MOUNT REPLACEMENT Should need to replace your Iso-Mount Assembly order 674A166 listed on page 23, (674A166 contains only,, one of the four assemblies illustrated in Fig,. 23AL Included in 674A166 are two Washers,. Set a Washer on edge on Washer Gauge (Fig 23A), to determine...
  • Page 13 TROUBLE SHOOTaNG POSSI BLE CAUSE POSSIBLE R EMEDY WILL NOT START Place in neutral Shift Lever in gear Mower Blade Clutch Lever engaged Disengage Lever {Fig t0) Fill Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuet Line and No gasoline in Fuel Tank or clogged Fuel Line Carburetor (clean if necessary1...

  • Page 14: Lubrication Chart

    LUBRICATIONCHART SPINDLES DRAG LINK CUTTING HEAD --_--..._ PIVOT POINT 1/'_1 STEERING GEARS MOTION DRIVE COMPONENTS \ t" _"_ MOWER IDLER @ @ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL @ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE SERVICE RECORD FILL tN DATES SERVICE DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine OIlLevel...
  • Page 15 MOWER AE)JUSTMENT FOR AHY ADJUSTMENTS, INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE: PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH_RAKE PED_ COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSI- TION. MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER "N" NEUTRAL POSITIOtM, PLACE PARK- BRAKE "LOCK" POSITION. PLACE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION. SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES...
  • Page 16 MOWER OPERATaNG INSTRUCTmO S READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERA- TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERAT- ING YOUR MOWER. MOWER MUST BE LEVELED" FROM FRONT REAR BEFORE OPERATING. THIS IS NECESSARY LEVEL EFFICIENT MOWING REFER TO PAGE 13,. t,. Place Mower Blade Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED Position (Fig, 28)

  • Page 17: Blade Replacement

    MOWER MAUNTENANCE ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED QNSTRUCTg@NS BOLTS ATTACH BLADES, CHECK BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASIONALLY MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TIGHT TOR- FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS, INSPECTION QUE BOLTS 27 ,. 35 FT. LBS, OR MAINTENANCE: PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH-BRAKE PED- COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE...
  • Page 18 TO REMOVE MOWER 1. Remove mower belt per instructions on page 15 under "To Remove Mower Belt",, 2, Retighten mower idler pulley loosened in step 3, page 15,, 3, Remove Retainer Spring from LH, Brake Rod {Fig, 33),, Remove Brake Rod from Mower Clutching and Braking...
  • Page 19 EP Sn PA TS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917o255275 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM BATTERY BLACK ÷:tl" STARTER NEUTRAL INTERLOCK SWITCH SOLENOID WHITE ATTACHMENT INTERLOCK SWITCH CAPACITOR IGNITION SWITCH BLACK COIL PRI. POINTS FUSE 30 AMP. PLUG COIL SEC, BLACK IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT RECTIFIER CHARGING...
  • Page 20 nEPASR PAIffTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917:255275 DASHBOARD AND CHASSIS MODEL PLATE i_12 _{_14 t_26 12 _ _13 ®is @13 _18 -18-...
  • Page 21 REPASR PARTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917_255275 DASHBOARD CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 2030J Decal - Lower Dash STD523107 "Bolt, Hex 5/16- 18 x 3/4 t841J be_l - Upper Dash 532P Nut, Keps 5116- 18 UNC 678H272 Dashboard STD523707 "Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 16 x 3/4 1554J Bushing, Steering...
  • Page 22 _EPAi_ PARTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917o255275 FENDER, HOOD AND GRILL r _...JLj _g_5 @_o @=, @_=@== - 20 -...
  • Page 23 RKPA R SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 91"7.255275 FENDER, HOOD GRILL PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION STD511005 *Screw, Machine Cross Recess Pan Hd 67BH149 Grill No. 10 - 24 x 1/2 677H83 Hood Assembty 2029J Nut, Weld 4500J Decal -. Hood, R H Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x t6 Ga 1599P 8889R...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PANTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.255275 CLUTCH-BRAKE AND DRIVE '° 7 @ 43 _46 _'_ 53 - 22 -...
  • Page 25 mEPAUm PARTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917,255275 CLUTCH-BRAKE DRIVE DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART NO., 7t07J Pipe - Muffler 1631J Transaxle Pulley Throttle Control {lnc. Key No, 35) 420J Muffler 3375J Knob +Throttle Control 9540H Locknut - Conduit 61159 7106J Locknut - Conduit 3400P Bolt.
  • Page 26 _KPAU R PAn T S SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917,255275 TRANSAXLE AND REAR WHEEL -24_...
  • Page 27 EPAUR PARTS 917.255275 SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER TRANSAXLE REAR WHEEL, PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 3716J Tire., Soft Trac 18 x 9,50 - 8 677A302 Transaxle Assembfy Model No 4010,6 678H505 Strap, Torque - R,,H, (See Pages 32 & 33 for Breakdown Parts) STD523107 "Bolt, Hex 5/16 - 18 x 3/4...
  • Page 28 REPAmR PARTE SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917,255275 ELECTRICAL !.. A 1 41,, ,1_22 - 26 -...
  • Page 29 EPABR PARTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917o255275 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 6452R Headlight 8794R Headlight Clamp 8031R Headlight Ground Wire 7755R Inter!ock Switch 678H497 Interlock Switch Bracket 6439J Wiring Harness 6347 R Fuse - 30 Amp, 4482J Light Switch 4406R Ignition Switch 7552H 7682R Plate - On/Off...
  • Page 30 REPAI PARTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917o255275 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE 24_2€ (_p 41 PART DESCR IPTtON 3649J Cap - insert 7877M Roll Pin 674A186 Steering Wheel (Inc, Key No, 1} 1588P Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x t6 Ga (Use t or 677A758 Steering Pinion Assembly (lnc, Key...
  • Page 31 REPAUn PARTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255275 MOWER LINKAGE @41Q43 DESCRIPTION PART PART DESCRIPTION 4792J 1509P Bolt, Shoulder Washer 5/16 × 3/4 x 16 Ga. 678H457 Arm Assembly - Lift, LoF, (2 to 3 as required) 678H458 Slide Bracket ,, L H, 575P Nut, Crowniock 5t16 ..
  • Page 32 n_pAmR PAATS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917o255275 MOWER t_24 24 _)33 - 30...
  • Page 33 E$ ABR PA RT S SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 9't7,255275 MOWER PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION NO,, NO,, NO,. 53997 Spring Pin t/8 x 3/4 678H473 Skid - Housing, L.H. ! ! 86J Deflector [Discharge Guard) with Jackshaft Brake Rod - L H /_7_f7_5_ 2505P Cotter Pin 1/8 ×...
  • Page 34 REPAtR PARTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.255275 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 4010-6 '_76 55"< 61 _...
  • Page 35 REPAaR PARTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255275 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 4010-6 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 2225J 2273J Ring, RetaEning Housing, Lower 2229J Washer, Plato, 1.00 x .630 x .040 2274J Bolt, Hex Hd,, S.T. I/4 - 20 x .875 2234J 2275J Screw, Machine, No.
  • Page 36 REPAan PANTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917,255275 ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 220707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-01 AIR CLEANER AND CARBURETOR _34_...
  • Page 37 REPAeR PARTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917o255275 ENGINE_MODEL NUMBER 220707, TYPE NUMBER 0147_01 CLEANER CARBURETOR PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION +Screw - Nozzle 393362 Alternator Harness Assy (Dual Circuit) 230932 93621 Screw ..Sem 230896 +Pin o Float Hinge 393456 Diode and Connector Assy.
  • Page 38 _EPAI_ pAR'rs SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.255275 ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 220707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-01 CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT AND ENGI_E BASE GROUP 1___ 40 30 70 66 67165_ 46 ° 36 -...
  • Page 39 EPAgR $ An3"S SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917o255275 ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 220707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-01 CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT ENGINE BASE GROUP PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 93572 Screw 212296 Gear - Cam 222971 Bracket., Fue! Tank Support 61760 Key - Flywheel 222309 Cover - Breaker Point 261187 Crankshaft 930!4...

  • Page 40: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS SEARS LAWN TRACTOR.MODEL NUMBER 917_255275 ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 220707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-01 STARTER MOTOR G ROUP PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 393805 Housing Assembly 93754 Rol! Pin 390837 Armature Assembly 391462 Retainer and Pin (Inc Key No 1) 395538 Brush Assembly 391461 Drwe Assembly (Inc Key No s 1, 2, 395537...
  • Page 41 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 42 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 43 SERVnCE NOTES 7712.J-t2 tl,8t Rev 1 -41 - Printed in USA.

  • Page 44: How To Order Repair Parts

    10 H.P° [Searst 36" RIDING OWNERS LAWN TRACTOR MANUAL ELECTRIC START MODEL The Model Number will be found on a piate attached tothe 9!7,255275 Chassis Assembly, Always mention the Model Number.when questing service or repair parts for your' Rid{ng Lawn Tractor? _ All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Seam Service...