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MODEL NUMBER 917.257730
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all safety
rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.
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  • Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES & 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 IlL CHILDREN Read, understand_ and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to th_ and on the machine before starting.
  • Page 3 PRODUCT SPECIRCAqT ONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. ft 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, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OtL TYPE (APFSFiSG):...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20< PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16=!9 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ........5,15 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........ASSEMBLY ..............
  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased, Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. MAINTENANCE ENGRNE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OiL...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown futl size Parts packed separateJy Jn carton Seat Battery acid (!) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob Battery Steering Wheel (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Parts Bag Owner's Manual (3) Retainer Springs _2w_ _u,_e ,_ ._,_'_ (_'_l...
  • Page 7: Brake

    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 al! parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness, TOOLS REQUmRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL A socket wrench set wilI make assembly easier.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR iNSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 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 knob and flat washer loosely.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck _NSTALL MOWER AND ORmVE BELT pins. if necessary, rock and raise front of mower to (See Figs. 4 and 7) align deck pins with the hopes in suspension arms. Be sure tractor is on level surface. Engage parking brake. Retain with double loop retainer springs.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 5 and 6) TERMINAL CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove TERMINAL rings, etco BATTERY DOORS etal bracelets, wristwatch bands, Positive terminsI must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- PENT CAPS tal grounding.
  • Page 11 OPERATION ..KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the i!lustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controts and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE CONTROL AMMETER ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 12 OPERATION the spectacles or standard safety g_asses. HOW "TO USE YOUR TRACTOR Never use choke to stop engine. NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idte TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning"...
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Adjust mower to desired cutting height. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down • Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel.
  • Page 14: Carburetor

    OPERATION TO START ENG|NE (See Fig. 8) BEFORE $TARTmNG THE ENGINE When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. !2) out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the the tank to the engine.
  • Page 15 OPERATION MOWING T PS PURGE TRANSMISSION Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing peflormance. See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- guide.
  • Page 16 RESPONSIBILITIES 4q-- 4. Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 1 _Change more often when operating under a hear _loado_ inhighambient temperatures, 5 -II equipped with ediustable system 2 - Servicemore oftenwl_enope_'ating indirty or dustyconditions. Not required if equipped wltlt maintenance-free battery, 3 - If equipped with oi_filtefl change...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSJ TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE {See Fig° 15) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-- nance. tun! damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER PONSIBILITIES NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS improves starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity ei!s Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause will result in increased oil consumption when used above the battery to "feak"...
  • Page 19 CUSTO RESPONSIBILmES ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig° 19) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. Engine blower housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See"TO REMOVE HOOD AND G RiLL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manua!.) AiR SCREEN...
  • Page 20: Clutch Pulley

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFOFtMmNG ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress cUutch/btake pedal futty and set parking brake. • Place attachment dlutch in "DISENGAGED" positien. P_ace motion centre! Jever in neutrat (N} position, Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, Make sure the bWades and aH moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE [_]tOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDEoTO-SIDE. IF MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 26) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, Remove four screws from LH.
  • Page 22 AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DR_VE BELT full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 (See Fig. 27) cyctes to wear in clutch plate, Park the tractor on levet surface. Engage parking brake.
  • Page 23: To Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE O ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 31) (See Fig, The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. adjustment should not be necessary. For ease of service there is a belt instalfation guide decal on bottom of left footrest.
  • Page 24 GERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE4N ADJUSTMENT Front wheel tee-in is required for proper stee ring operation. RETAiNiNG Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be RING necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toeqn and adjust AXLE if necessary.
  • Page 25 ADJUSTMENTS SEF{VlCE AN TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood. ADJUSTMENT SPRtNG BUSHING Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. Close hood.
  • Page 26 SERVICE: AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ACCELERAT!ON TEST Move throttte control tever from slow (_) to fast (,_) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture screw out (counterclockwise) !/8 turn. Repeat test an d (See Figs. 38 & 39) continue to adjust, if necessary,...
  • Page 27 STORAGE 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 _M_ORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING iN ESSENTIAL...
  • Page 28 TROUBL COTING POmNTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Fill fuel tank, Will not start Out of fuel, Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded, Replace spark plug, Bad sparkplug. Clean/replace air tilter.
  • Page 29 LESHOOTmNG POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections, if not Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment crutch department. engaged Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade, Tighten btade bolt.
  • Page 30 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 SCHEMATIC iti ° BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP, AMMETER STARTER BLACK SOLENOID BLACK CLUTCH / BRAKE BLACK (PEDAL ELECTRIC CLUTCH tGNtTION SWITCH BLACK i BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) .\oi GROUNDING CONNECTOR SPARK ,,_j-aj IGNITION...
  • Page 31 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic 138955 Decai Operating Instruction Grill GT 6000 USA Black 140431 13859I Decal Decal, Chassis, Hydro 44" 138042 Decal Hood, Craftsman, RH 139346 Decal, V-Belt Schematic Decal Hood Insert Hd GT 138043 Decal Hood, Craftsman, LH 138276 140837 Decai...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR o = MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 ELECTRmCAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 73951000 Nut Keps #10-32 4799J Cable, Battery 121537X Batten/ t09553X Intlk Switch 7103t008 Screw Hex Washer Hd #10-32 x 1 140403 123620X Cover Switch Key 140400 Nut, Ignition Switch 140399 Switch, tgn...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS . - MODEL NUMBER 917,257730 18 HP 44" TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 65 T--_--- 20 93...
  • Page 35 REPAWR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPT!ON DESCRIPTION 140505 Rail, Frame RH 10040400 Washer, Lock Hvy Helical 1/4 Screw Thdroi 3/8-t6 x 1/2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 17490608 136671X459 Panel Asm., Side LH 136814 Bracket Asm, Pivot Hood Lh 73800700...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 GROUND DRIVE o=-JJi ,, 58 77...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer Hardened 7070E Key 1/4 x2,5 140296 7563R Washer Thrust Axle Harden !9131312 Washer t3/32 x 13/I6 x 12 Ga 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 5!42H Pin Roll 76020412...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 STEERING ASSEMBLY j_ I/ 1313 18 .._..=...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRiPTiON 121472X Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease I36960 Spindle Asm, LH 136959 Spindle Asm, RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 121748X 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257730 ENGINE 43 42 ! SPARK ARRESTER KIT J...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR o = MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTRON 141948 Engine Kohler 18 HP Model MV18S-58560 144110 Muffler Asm Kohier VGT (inc, Key No, 34) Elbow Street 3/8 NPT 13240300 13280328 Nipple Pipe 3iSNPT X 3 - 1/2 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 138129...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 SEAT ASSEMBLY 2o --.._:s;_ _,..-, 20 , ii ! ,<:!:-,, t_-4 _._- 16 .s" PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 127439 72050411 Belt, Carriage 1t4-20 X 1-3/8 Bracket, Pivot Seat 140551 134300 Spacer, SpNt...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 10 \ PART PART DESCRIPT_ON DESCRiPTiON 121006X 73350800 Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc Rod Asm., Lever 137295 130171 Trunnion Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 121002X 73800800 Nut, Lock WiWsh 1/2-t3 Unc Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000037 12000022...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.257730 44" MOWER DECK...
  • Page 45: Gauge Wheels

    REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 44" MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 140579 Deck Asm, Mower 44" Vented 72110616 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2 73800500 Locknut, Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc 72110608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x I Gr. 5 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917o257730 HYDRO GEAR TRANSA×LE =o MODEL NUMBER 214=3010 •...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - .. MODEL NUMBER 214-3010 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTJON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 142874 Assembly, Housing, LH 142903 Bolt, Hex 5/I6-18 x 1-t/2 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 142904...
  • Page 48 BEPAmR PARTS t8 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 HYDRO GEAR PUMP- MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-118 ..PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON NO, NO. 127148X Swashplate, Variable 144569 Shaft, Pump 144577 Block Assembly 122716X Ring, Retaining 122786X Pin, Stainless, Headless 122745X Bearing, Ball 122718X...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917=257730 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 _---12 t4 15...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257730 KOHLER ENGSNE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 BAFFLES & SHROUD AiR iNTAKE DESCRiPTiON KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NOo NO. NO. NO. Baffle, #2 Cylinder Head X-276-7 Wing Nut 1/4-20 52 063 41 Grommet (2)
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257730 KOHLER ENG|NE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 19-- O--18 --32 _._, L _% _ --34 _---"...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917o257730 KOHLER ENGmNE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 CARBURETOR CRANKCASE KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRUPTION NO. NO, NO. NO. X-82-2 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 (12) 52 041 09 Gasket, Intake (2) Kit, Manifold 52 468 t2...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 © ---6...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS !8 HP 44" TRACTOR _- MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 KOHLER ENGNNE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 ELECTRIC STARTER CRANKSHAFT DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO. 52 098 12 Crankshaft Starter Assembly 52 014 93 (Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 9) Washer, Thrust .119/.122 (A.R.)
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 --12...
  • Page 56: Terminals

    REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 KOHLER ENGmNE - MODEL NUMBER MVtSS, TYPE NUMBER 58560 FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMP KEY PART DESCRgPTgON KEY PART DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. NO. NO= 47 086 08 Screw, Pozidriv, Truss Head 25 !62 01 Screen, Grass 25 086 2t...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.257730 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 OiL FILTER ;}-°...
  • Page 58 REPAtR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MVlSS, TYPE NUMBER 58560 LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH OIL PAN KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRmPTION NO. NO. NO, NO. X-75-23 Plug, Pipe 1/8 N.P.T.F. Screw, Hex Washer Head X-67-64 #10-32 x 7/t6 (2)
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHTtNG GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX.
  • Page 60: Replacement

    ® 18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START 44" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number, Each engine has its own mode! number. 917.257730 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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