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MODEL NUMBER 917.255981
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
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,
CAUTION:
Read
and follow
all safety
rules and instructiOnS
before operating
this equipment.
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  • Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.255981 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructiOnS before operating this equipment. !!!!r!r!l...
  • 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 1NSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION II1. CHILDREN • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aEert to the and on the machine before starting...
  • Page 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase ef a Sears Tractor.. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 18 0 tured to give you the best possible dependability GASOLINECAPACITY 3 5 GALLONS performance,. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OtLTYPE...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    i .n ...i .., ... i .. _l.u..,"' 'u ,.vnnl i .. "fABLE OF CONTENTS ,111,11 .u,H _.r....i.ll ..nn i ......ir'm.,i SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-25 STORAGE ..............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    iiiiil,llr i IIIIHI'I' '1..AND ATTACHMENTS i,i ...... ,11,1, These accessories and attachments we re 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 ENGINE "_sPABK PLUG...
  • Page 6 H..II..I ...... H.. i ==.._1 ... ..11...i CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK , ,,!ll ' ,1""'11"11"11 I..H" ..II ' '"..r','," ......H,,=..I.= ...= ....Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton ÷ Seat Battery acid (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18...
  • Page 7 i=,1 "='H",H ....H =1,=, = ,,=1,= ,1111= Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassemb}ed for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor alt parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened secure[yo Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED...
  • Page 8 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 3) Remove cardboard packing on seat pan, ..CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely, Wash hands or clothing immediately if Do not tighten°...
  • Page 9 _11,= ,,J i ASSEMBLY i,.11,,.11, ,i,i, i........INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT • Carefully remove block from behind idler pulley,, • Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it (See Figs. 5 and 8) stops, Be sure tractor is on level surface, Engage parking brake Lower mower linkage with attachment lift lever°...
  • Page 10 CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ''":_ "-- ..FLAT WASHER For best cutting resuits, mower housing should be properly Ieveledo See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of t his manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower OLAOKOAO drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and...
  • Page 11 iii1,11111iii iiii ,11,11 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the i11ustrations with you r tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference_ LIGHT SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL...
  • Page 12 ..•......,,,i, i, ,,., OPERATmON , u,ll,, u,l_m, The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result tn severe eye damage. AlWays wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments...
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10) i,ul ..lU ..ilnlU,U,,nl,,i i • Adjust mower to desired cutting height. Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer CAUTION: hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and Do not drive up or down do not drive across any slope.

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    ADD GASOLINE MOWING TIPS Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing gasoline. (Useof leaded gasoline will increasecarbon is attached to tractor.. and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life)o IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance.
  • Page 15 n,un, ..CUSTO RESPONSIB L TIES i1,1,,i,,,,i,,11,,, u, ..iiii ,llll,,in u,i u ......MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,___ _.,_ '._,e_ 1 ,,_o_ F,,L i N O,,TES ..As YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ;_./_ _._?_. _.<,_ _<,_._ _._._ _'4_ £,4_ SERV{CE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure .-.
  • Page 16 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. tual damage to mower and engine° BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
  • Page 17 ..i,,unu,l,u,,,u i,,n,,,,i, CUSTOMER RESPONSBBmL ....in i, inlll ii u nl,,,,n,,nn,, Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- SAE VISCOSITY GRADES tery cable and remove battery from tractor. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons baking sodato one gallon of water, Be careful netto get the soda solution into the cells.
  • Page 18 CUSTOM RESIPO ILmTUlE$ CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 20) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating_ Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers FOAM ENGINE...

  • Page 19: Side-To-Side

    ,,,,, .... I,,H ,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,, ir,lr,,, ,H,,, ¸ SERVDCE AND ADJUSTMENTS , r , ,,', ,,,H,,,, i,mrvN,,ir ..,H,, _,HHr'H CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...
  • Page 20 ..................SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS IH''N'IIII ...... I1' TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 25 and 26) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig_ 27) - 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.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS lunl iiiiii TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT ROTOR\ CLUTCH PLATE (See Fig. 28) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake, SLOT (3_ '-'--' -- '--" Remove mowerdrive belt (See'_FO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 22 =, Hi i, i,, ,,= CE AN ADJUSTMENTS ....TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Fig. 31) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer- Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
  • Page 23 ii1,, i iiii i ,,11 $ERVHCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,,111 i1,11111,1,, ,i i ii, i ii i1,,i, , 11 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 34) - ° BIockup axle securely_ • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal •...
  • Page 24 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING ADJUSTMENT SPRING BUSHING (See Fig. 36) While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut. Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments. Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at- ATTACHMENT tachments.

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    ,..i ..IL.I. i _mlll..i ..i1..i...i, i ii i.i ....m_lll..i.. SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS ........r..11.1 iiiii i ii ii ..... ,.i..i. i ....E N GIN E ACC ELERATION TEST- Move throttle control lever from slow 0 to fast TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL...

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    ..... =, 'mH"H" STORAGE 1, Hm ,11,,,,1,1 ENGINE Immediately prepare your tiactor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or lore, FUEL SYSTEM ....1..1 = 1.1.1,. .mi=_ IMPORTANT: iT IS iMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM...
  • Page 27 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 28: Air Screen

    TROUBLESHOOTING IPOJNT$ i1,1,1,1,11111111, ,,11 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wilt not start Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Engfne not "CHOKED" propedy See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug Reptace spark plug. Dirty air filter Clean!replace air fitter...

  • Page 29: Headlights

    ,,,,,i,i ..i,,,i,,_,,,,,,ii ..i,,i,i, , TROUBLESHOOTmNG POINTS ..i,,, ,,,,i ..,.., ,,, ......PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ....,,,,, Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system Check wiring, switches and connections tf not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch...

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