® MODEL 917.258914 OWNER'S MANUAL ®Assembly • Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments , Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation £k Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH L ° = • . = ° • ° • ° . ° • • IL GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructlonsin the manual and on the machine before starting.
PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor+ It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department Department. W_ehave.competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS =............. H! SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16.19 WARRANTY ..................................................... _............ 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..................................... 5,15 ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 7-10 OPERATION ................................................
ACCESSORNES AN -- _..._, ........................... ,,, ATTACHMENTS; ..................... , r, ,,,r,,_,,' ...................... ,,,....... These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outlets and service centers when the trector was purchased, Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ,i,,, I_L ;,_ :- ............. _l_,rl ¸ i,ii , ,,i. ,, n,n,ll i ..... ; .......... , ,r,ll,i i ,. i ...... Parts Bag contents shown (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. 2) Carriaqe Botts 16-18 x 578 (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Shoulder Bolt e (4) Wheels ,,,i ........... (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (12) Crownlock Nuts 3/16 x 8 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Steering Wheel Manual (1) Knob Steering Sleeve Video Cassette Seat ............
LY L HJ[llnl ,,_, ........... ............ ,. : m' I i I 11...... i Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left 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 tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
BLY g!l'l"l' _,_ ...... ....... _ .,.,,,.........,,,....,., + ,_ : inspection for corrosion. + • Testing battery. Jumping (if required). ° LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER PROTECTIVE CAPS ++,+++.. .... • .+ ACCESS • > _'._ roVE • CABLE "_" NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE _'_+_+_ _ FIG. 2 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob+ o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. = Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolto Tighten shoulder bolt securety.
LY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 5 and 7) = Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control, Engage parking brake. o ° Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts Swing antFsway bar to left side of mower deck. ° - Slide mower undertractorwith discharge guardto right side of tractor, IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING iN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.
ASS LY ,/'CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: v" All assembly instructions have been completed° / No remaining loose parts in carton° ,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. t hour at 6 amps)_ J Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely° (Minimum ,/" All tires are properly inflated.
O ATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning.
OPEBATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH ......
OPERATION in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a ,,vide vision safety mask over the The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result spectacles or standard safety g!asses. ................. .......
OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO OPERATE (See Fig. 8A) I A ....CAu o.:00notdrlve upo,downI Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cuttingheight in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. • Be sure tractor is on a flat Ievel surface_ o ° • ON HILLS L ...... hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not. drive across any slope ....... ........ : ....
OPERATION ..................................................................... illl, BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking tim e to move fuel from the tank to the engine_ • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig.
OPERATRON MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION freewheel lever while t_l_eengine is r'uncAUTiON: Never engage 9r disengage I ......................... ning, .................... .................. _ .......... _..... .... I ° Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor° o Mower should be properly leveled for best mowin.g performance. 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 guide.
_/ _ Check Tire Press";e _ _#1 Check f0; Loose Fastener's ...... _ ................. R Sho,pe_Rep,acoMowe, B,ades i C Lubrication Chart ................. T Check Battery LeveVRecharge 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxte _/ Check Engine 011Level ............. ............. V'0............ , _=#'6 _#' Chang;"Engin'e'"'O, .... _,_ Clean Air Filter Vt_z Clean Air Screen _#_ ..................... if V' _1'2 or ..........i .
TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibrationand eventual damage to mower and engine_ BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted° (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). ° TIRES ° BLADE (See Fig.
CUSTOMER _;,,;,, ....... 1,;....... TRANSAXLE :........ i iiH,, i, BILITIES R i,, TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 14 and I5) COOLING Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot.
CUSTOMER ' " :::: = : LITllES : :: ..... ; CLEAN AIR INTAKF_-JCOOLING AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary° Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
$ERVmCE A ,, - ,....... ADJU .............. ,,, CAUTION; BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS; • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. = o o o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Place ignition motion key control lever in remove neutral key. (N) position. Turn "OFF" and Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTr IENTS ....... ..../,,jllllllll .............. TO REPLACE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 20 and 21)IMPORTANT; DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, tF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, ............ , ,,=1,,, .i , i, MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 22) ° Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. ° Remove four screws from L.
ERVBCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE (See Fig. 23) MOWER NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate. BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surfacer Engage parking braker . Remove mower drive belt (See"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual)° . Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual), ° Remove four screws from R_H.
RVDCEA I_. ._ ,, .H IIIL"II TO REPLACE (See Fig. 26) , " 'I'IIMI' ADJUSTMENTS ,....... MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL (See Fig. 27) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. The motioncontrollever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary,.
SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT WAS1 Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation° Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary° If parts in the front axle or steedng mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary. RETAINING RING AXLE COVER TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig° 28) ° Position front wheels straight ahead. o Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions "A" and "B").
ERVmCEA TO REPLACE • • o ° HEADLIGHT A TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 33) BULB Raise hood_ Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back intothe hole in the backside of the grill, Close hood. INTERLOCKS USTMENTS . = ° Raise hood. Unsnap headlight wire connector,, Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. To replace, reverse above procedures.
SE VMCEAND AD, USTMENTS IDLE FUEL ADJUSTING NEEDLE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ° 3HOKE CONTROL CABLE STOP SCREW (See Fig, 34) The carburetorhas been present at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
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 _ore. _, A JL FUEL SYSTEM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark,. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1.. 2. 3. 4, 5. 6,, 7. Out of fuel Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded,, Bad spark plug Dirty air filter, Dirty rue! filter.. Water in fuel 1, 8, 9 Loose or damaged wiring, Carburetor out of adjustment. 10o Hard to start Fiil fuel tank, 2. 3, 4_ 5 6_ 7, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section_ Watt several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug, Clear_repface air filter.
OOTaNG POINTS PROBLEM CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch 1,1 Check wiring, switches and conne_onso if not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department, ............. 1,, Fault'y operator-safetyprL=sbnce control system, i , i, "ii ............... i1,1,1, engaged Poor cut- uneven 1.. Worn, bent or loose blade, 2o Mower deck not level, 3, Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower, 4. Bent blade mandrel.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 SCHEMATIC ............. i YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM° THE LIGHTS ARE NOT NOTE CONNECTED TO THE RELAY HEADLIGHTS GFC BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR PTO SWITCH OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE_ POSmON CIRCUIT BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS OFF .... C+GI B+H ..... WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE ON C+F,B+E,A+D SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM.
REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 ELECTRICAL 22 ! 16 33 32 31 t T ....
REPAtR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 11 12 16 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 40 41 42 43 45 46 47 50 5t 81 PART NO.
REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917°258914 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 18 38 92 5 8 34 48 15
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 CHASSIS KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 '10 tl 12 13 '14 15 t6 17 'I8 19 20 2t 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 AND ENCLOSURES PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - .. MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258914 GROUND DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 STEERING ASSEMBLY 26 ./14 z" 7 24 _ ,j 1 21 I 2O 23 I 22 31 34 33 32 27 19 27 / 6 / / 16 / \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 35 38
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO.
REPADRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 ENGINE 2 64 7 18 15 41 42 17 47._ ] 37 43 54 38 28 16 26 29 8 39 4O \
REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258914 ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917,258914 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 140124 140551 140675 127018X 145006 STD541437 t24181X 150176 155925 12t246X 121248X DESCRIPTION KEY NO. Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .
REPARR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 42 43 35 17 38 34 39 42 29 72 4 2 12 12-. 24 25 26 12 22 12 20 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 t7 18 t9 20 21 22 12t006X 154389 121002X 12000022 19292016 74780624 125631X 122365X 122364X 2876H 146704 STD624008 139868 140302 STD541437 674A247 STD541237 143363 STD551037 5328J STD523710 127218 DESCRIPTION Rod Asm., Lever Shaft Asm.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - bIODEL NUMBER 917.258914 MOWER DECK 55 45 44 48 i .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE = - MODEL - - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917o258914 218-3010 74: (2) ! I .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE-- KEY PART NO, NO. 1 2 7 16 20 21 22 33 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 46 47 49 63 64 142874 142875 153765 t42876 142877 142878 142879 142929 142880 442882 142883 142884 142885 142886 142887 142888 142889 142890 142891 142892 153766 142894 150818 65 67 68 69 70 71 142897 142898 142899 142900 14290'I 142902 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 MODEL NUMBER 218-3010 DESCRIPTION Assembly, Housing, LH Assembly, Housing, RH Oil Seal ,984 x 1.5 x .
REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258914 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 25 17 44 53 KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 DECALS 24 18 6 3 715 15 7 4 24 13 \ 10 '13 2O 16 11 12 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 '14 15 PART NO. 156835 24-113-29 160298 160299 140837 133644 138048 142342 156439 4900J 146790 146711 160397 142241 WHEELS KEY NO.
REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - - MODEL CV22S, TYPE 5O NUMBER NUMBER 917.
REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER CYLINDER HEADNALVFJBREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART NO. NO, KEY PART NO, NO.
REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258914 NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 $ 20 19 17 16 lO 13 j 12 21 _\19 17 1415 11 9 4 6 \ 2 8 22 3 12 52
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL 10 KEY PART NO. NO, 11 24-063-23 '12 M-05450t6 1 2 24-162-17 M-0403025 3 4 5 6 X-25-92 24-112-04 24-157-03 M-0639016 7 8 9 •10 11 12 12-112-01 24-025-05 X-42-15 25-403-03 24.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER -- MODEL CV22S, TYPE NUMBER NUMBER 917.
REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO. NO. KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 M-0839070 M-0839080 24-096-05 25-098-03 12-468-01 12-755.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER ill,, L _ -.. MODEL CV22S, NUMBER TYPE NUMBER 917.258914 67529 _IIL,i ....
REPARRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 '14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 67529 NOT 124-041-2ILLUSTRATED -- 24-041-15 Gasket, Carburetor -_ 24-.757-06 Kit, Carburetor Repair FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO, 917.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATUON ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN NOT ACROSS HILL ,,,,,,,, SIGHTING GUIDE HILL, SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. I it. i,r ii I ill _.ll ll r _ I I I Ill III B _! A _i _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face, Make turns gradu- l ii caution when changing on slopes. ally to prevent tipping ordirection loss of control.
® 22.5 HP TWiN CYLaNDER ELECTRIC START 5(}" MOWER HYDROSTATIC {AUTOMATmC) GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.258914 Each tractor has its own model number. its own model number. Each engine has The model number for your tractor will be found on the modet plate located under the seat. The model number for your engine wilt be found on the blower housing of the engine.
