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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.259730
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
/
CO PAN 0
18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER
5 SPEED
38" MOWER
DECK
ELECTRIC START
GARDEN TRACTOR
o Assembly
°
Operation
°
Maintenance
°
Service
and Adjustment
°
Repair Parts
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Chicago,
IL 60684
U.S.A°
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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.259730 CO PAN 0 Caution: Read and follow 18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER all Safety Rules 5 SPEED and Instructions Before Operating 38" MOWER DECK This Equipment ELECTRIC START GARDEN TRACTOR o Assembly ° Operation ° Maintenance °...
- Page 2 CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD,TO POINT OUT,. LOOK THIS SYMBOL TO POINT' IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU- TIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION! NOTE: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IM- COME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN= PORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION VOLVED.
- Page 3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Garden Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and SERIAL manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance, Should you experience any problem NUMBER you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service DepartmenL We have competent, well- trained technicians...
- Page 4 INDEX Stopping Your Tractor Adlustments: Fuel: Tractor Operation on Hills Brake Type Carburetor Storage Options Mower Drive Belt Fuse Attachments .... Mower Spark Attester ..... Front-To-Rear Side-To,Side Throttle Contro! Cable Hood Removal Air Cleaner Cleaning Parts Bag Paper Cartridge Air Intake Screen, Engine 5-11...
- Page 5 ASSEMBL Y The operation of any tractorcan resultin for- UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS eign objectsthrown intothe eyes, whichcan result in severe eye damage_ Always wear Take items out of carton. The box contains the items safety glasses or eye shields before starting shown below..
- Page 6 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE LOCATION BATTERY (2) Wing Nut, 1/4 - 20 BATTERY TERMINALS (2) Hex Boit, 114- 20 x 3/4 (2) Lockwasher, (2) Washer, 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga, (2) Hex Nut, 1/4 - 20 iiii ]11111 iiiii iiii...
- Page 7 ASSEMBL Y NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR, /VENT CUT AWAY VIEW WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD, WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI- ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CON- TACT WITH BATTERY ACIDo SMOKE°...
- Page 8 A SSEMBL Y Instafl Steering Wheel NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD. Use a 3/4" wrench to remove hex nut, 2 , 1/4" diameter washer (shown futf size below) from steering column (Fig STEERING WHEEL Position steering wheel over steering wheel insert Secure steering...
- Page 9 ASSEMBL Y d. Connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, Iockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below) found in bag of parts (Fig° 5). Tighten securely_ e, Connect BLACK ground cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining...
- Page 10 ASSEMBL Y Mower Installation Your 38" mower installs without the use of tools, Raise lift lever (Fig 10) to its highest position, Turn height adtustment knob (Fig, PARALLEL fo west position, LINK a, Slide mower under tractor, discharge guard R H, side b.
- Page 11 Mower Drive Belt Adjustment A SSEMBL Y Your tractor has been manufactured with ability to re-adjust the mower drive belt to pro- ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER vide you with longer belt life. "DISENGAGED" POSITION "HIGHEST" POSITION If the attachment clutch lever (Fig.. 10) travels LIFT LEVER 3-1/2"...
- Page 12 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR./fyou understand the machine and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak pedormance_ While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Gar _ den Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments..
- Page 13 OPERA TION 1_ Stopping Your Tractor THE ENGINE. I d_ DO NOT CHOKE CARBURETOR TO STOP L IGHT-._,_ LEARN HOW TO STOP YOUR TRAC- SWITCH TOR BEFORE ATTEMPTINGTO START CHOKE THE ENGINE. THROTTLE IGNITION CONTROL NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED...
- Page 14 OPERA ]'ION DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE CAUTION: ATTACHMENT CLU]CH LEVER OPTIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS° EXCES- '-ENGAGEO" POSiTiON SIVE WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER LIFT LEVER • DISENGAGED'* POSITION PLUNGER LOWEST' 3 _,Operating Your Tractor and Mower...
- Page 15 4. Mowing Tips OPERA TION NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED VVtTH THE MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED.. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY REFER TO PAGE 2,, Use the runner on the RH side as a guide; the blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner...
- Page 16 MAINTENANCE With Every Mowing 1., Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure. 2, Observe aft safety precautions, 3, Keep tractor weft lubricated (refer to page 20). First 2 Hours (Two Mowings) 1o Change Engine Oil Changing oil after the first two hours (or two mowings) wil! help eliminate break-in residue which might be damaging to...
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE Every 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing Season) I ,, Brake Adjustment This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transaxle (Fig. 19) tF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN FEET STOPPING DISTANCE HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED, IMPORTANT:...
- Page 18 MAINTENANCE 2_ Clean Battery and Terminals Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause the battery to "leak'" power LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE PLOSIVE GASES_ KEEP SPARKS, FLAME SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES COVER AROUND BATTERIES. g Nut CARTRIOGE a.
- Page 19 INTENANCE 2, Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge 7,_ Lubricate Steering Front Wheels (Refer to Page 18L There is a grease fitting on each front wheel Use a 3. Replace In-Line Fuel Filter grease gun; give each grease fitting two shots of extreme pressure lubricating grease (available through If fue! filter is clogged, obstructing...
- Page 20 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART L BEARINGS WHEEL BEARINGS WHEE Q ATTACHMENT CLUTCH P'VOT___ SAE MOTOR EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICATING GREASE SEARS PAR]" NO 2557 R • _'_ REFER TO ENGINE OIL SPEC'S PAGE & ADJUSTMENT BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR: 1_ PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCHIBRAKE...
- Page 21 REPA & ADJUSTMENT SIDE 1_ Starting your Tractor With a Weak Battery PANEL BOLT if your battery is too weak to start the engine, should be recharged, If "_umper cables'" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH...
- Page 22 & ADJUSTMENI GUIDE COVER "t 3_ Carburetor Adjustment NOTE: ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENT CAR- BURETOR. CLEANER MUST BE ASSEMBLED CARBURETOR WHEN RUNNING ENGINE Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to SPARK compensate for differences in fuel. temperature PLUG or altitude.
- Page 23 REPAIR ADJUSTMENT BELT 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- a. Remove mower,, (See page 24), Remove retainer springs from...
- Page 24 IR & ADJUSTMENT 7, Mower Removal a, Remove mower belt instructions under "Mower Drive Belt Removal" through step(c), Remove retainer spring from clutch rod; pull clutch rod out of clutch bracket. WIRE CONNECTION Pult retainer springs out of rear suspension trunnions.
- Page 25 ADJUS Front-To-Rear Mower Adjustment REAR SUSPENSION a, To obtain the best cutting results, your mower housing should be adjusted so the front and rear flange distance "D'" (Fig° 39) is 1/2" lower in front when the mower is positioned in the highest cutting position.
- Page 26 & ADJUSTMENT Battery Rear Wheel Installation 1. Prior to storage, clean terminals Coat axle with grease to prevent corrosion or rust battery. accumulation and eventual seizing of wheel hub to axle shaft. 2, After a period of time in storage, batter]/may require recharging.
- Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE t REMEDY (SEE INDEX) Fill Tank with Gasoline, Check Fuet Line and Carburetor (clean if necessary)., Replace Fuel Filter Use Fresh Fuel WILL NOT START Recharge or replace Battery Check Wiring Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap Drain and replace oil for proper temperature Push Clutch/Brake...
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Place Throttle Control in "'FAST"position Check air pressure in Tires Check fron t,.to-rear and side-to-side Mower adjustment Use a slower ground speed UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE Replace Mower Blades UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS Reinstall Mower Blades with Top of Blade up Clean underside of Mower Deck...
- Page 29 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 SCHEMATIC BLACK FUSE 30AMP IGNITION SWITCH PosmoN..C_RCUiT ...H ... START 3 AMPSIX; AT 3600RPM,BATTERYIN LINE ACCOiL ORANGE 14VOLTSAC(MIN) LIGHTSOFF AT BROWN 3600RPM LIGHT SWITCH WIRING INSULATED CLIPS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH NOTE: tF WIRING...
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 ELECTRICAL TO STARTER...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 ELECTRICAL DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO. Switch- Interlock - Clutch 7552H Molded Key 104445X Screw- Hex Tap. 10- 24 x 1/2 110859X Harness, Light Socket 17021008 Fuse - 30 Amp 4152J...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 18 H,P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 121076X Seat 50 I23801X Hood I Z&_o I y..._7_._ t055!3X Bracket - Pivot - Seat 51 2751R Clip 105529X Bolt- Shoulder5!16- 52 108402X U-Clip 5 STD5250t0...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,259730 DRIVE -OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT- SPARK ARRESTER...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Bolt, Flex 5/t6 - I8 x 3/4 123666X Pulley, Transaxle (Driven) 51 STD523107 Nut, Lock 5/I6 - 18 12000028 Ring, Retainer 52 STD541431 Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 16 x 2-3/4 STD541437 •...
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 STEERIN G ASSEMBLY ,,--,'2 ¢...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 STEERING ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART Bolt - Hex 5/8 - 11 x 3-3/4 74761060 Support- Saddle - Front 1007t0L Insert - Steering Wheel 105664X Spacer Bearing - Front Axle 73940800 Nut.
- Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 LIFT ADJUSTMENT...
- Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 18 H,P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUr BER 917,259730 LIFT ADJUSTMENT PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Trunnion - Stop Depth 106933X Knob 1108t0X Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x I6 Ga. 110924X Lever- Mower Clutch 19151216 Retainer Spring 106498X Bracket- Pivot...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 38" MOWER <;...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.R 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 _"MOWER PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 106085X V-Belt 17490620 Screw, Hez Washer Hd 3/8 - 16x I_1/4 I21259X Housing 3 8417J Runner, R, H_ 12!263X Blade, 38" 73680600 Nut, Lock 3/8- 16 19132012 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 _ 12 Ga.
- Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 TRANSAXLE DANA - MODEL NUMBER 4360-13 ® 4041...
- Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 TRANSAXLE DANA - MODEL NUMBER 4360-13 TRANSAXLE DESCR tPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART 108981X Ass'y., Gear, Comb., t2T,. & 35T t24643X Housing, Upper 124639X 2274J Shaft, Idler Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 Lg, 3422J Washer, Plain, 631 X 1_.00X .015 68003...
- Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 18 H,P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON- MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE 1511-,01 CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP 45 3C ..,.,...
- Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE 1511-01 CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION NO,. NO., 90576 Nut _,Hex 8 _ 32 222698 Key-.
- Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE 1511-01 AIR CLEANER - CARBURETOR GROUP 57 5O 55 56 52 51 Pump Repair Gasket Carburetor Overhaul...
- Page 47 REPAUR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE 1511-01 AIR CLEANER - CARBURETOR GROUP pART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION NO., NO,. 2t.2705 Knob, Air Cleaner 261586 Link ,. Governor 94289 Nut - Hex 491282...
- Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 18 _.P. 38 RtD|NG GARDEN TRACTOR" MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 ENGINE BR|GGS & sTRAT'['ON" MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE -t511-01 ALTERNATOR AND STARTER MOTOR GROUP il _ _-...
- Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE 1511-01 ALTERNATOR AND STARTER MOTOR GROUP PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION NO., 94326 Sofew _ Sem 222848 Cover. Air Guide 22267.3 Screen, Flush Rotating...
- Page 50 Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your Craftsman Garden Tractor Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help you. This list was current at the time of publication: however, it may change in future years -- more attachments may be added, changes (including changes in the stock number) may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available.
- Page 51 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. IJLIIII I IIIII IIIIIIII II IIIIIIIIIIIIII Jllllll Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not _J ,_ greater than 15 °) never across the face.
- Page 52 ICOMPANION OWNER'S MANUAL B.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER 38" MOWER DECK START GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.259730 Each Tractor has its own model number. Each Engine has its own model number. The model number for' your Tractor will be found on the Model Plate located under the seat..