SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.255551 [RAFTSMIIN+ 12.5 HP OHV Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment ELECTRIC 38" MOWE START AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) DRIVE LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustment • Repair Parts =i i• 4. • i ,= ir J i Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES PLUGTO PREVENTACCIDENTALSTARTINGWHEN SETI'ING UP,TRANSPORTING,ADJUSTINGOR MAKING CAUTION:ALWAYSDISCONNECT SPARKPLUGWIRE ANDPLACEWIREWHEREIT CANNOTCONTACTSPARK REPAIRS. IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJU RY, YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. TRAINING: • • • • • • Know the controlsand how to stop quickly.
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 Service Department. We have competent, well-trained_techniclans and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PROD UCT SPEC! FICATIONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................ 3 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................. 4 INDEX ............................................................................. 4 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ...................................
ACCESSORIES i iiii AND ATTACHMENTS i ii These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are atso available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE ,,L SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINEOIL STABILIZER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK iiiii i Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately H i Seat Metal Screws (2) Sheet #10-16 x 1/2 O in carton m Battery acid (1) Locknut 1/2 - 20 (1) 2-3/8" Dia.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT 1/2 - 20 HEX LOCI A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (I) 1/2" wrench (1) 9/16" wrench Screwdriver Utility knife 2-1/4" DIA. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).
ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so thatthe operatorcan comfortably reach clutch/brakepedal and safely operate the tractor. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing immediately if accidentally in contact with battery acid. • Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery acid are explosive.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY & (See Figs. 4 & 5) WING NUT TERMINAL GUARD ACCESS DOOR CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • • • • • • • • • Lift seat to raised position. Lower battery into fender well with battery terminals toward front of unit. Make sure battery rests in battery tray.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith yourtractorto familiarize yourselfwith the locationsof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH UGHT SWITCH AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUN(_ER THRO'B'L_CHOKECONTROL CLUTCH!BRAKE PEDAL LEVER BRAKE LEVER FREEWHEEL CONTROL CONTROLLEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG.
OPERATION The operation of any tractorcan result inforeign objectsthrown intothe eyes, whichcan resuft in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CLUTCH SWITCH "ENGAGED" POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER IGNITION KEY TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.
OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER • (See Fig. 8) If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operatorto leave the seat with the engine runningand the attachment clutchengaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut, using height adjustment knob. • Move motion control lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
OPERATION ruing. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippingsand more uniform cutting. TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Depress the clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. • Place motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
MAINTENANCE CheckBrakeOperation Check:FirePressure t If !1/' "Checkfor LooseI=asteners !l/' I_ _#' R Sharpen/ReplaceMowerBlades V#'4 T 0 LubricationChart Check'Battery LevellRecharge Clean Batteryand Terminals _ _# _ R Check Transmission Cooling V# I## AdjustBlade Bett(s)Tension Adjusi 'MotionDrive Belt(s) Tension CheckEngine Oil Level .... _ V _ ChangeEngine Oil E Clean Ai!.Filter W # CleanAir Screen G Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester . . . N I_ti.s .... N I !_,,, .... V# !/2 .
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION • If unit requires more than six (6) feet stoppingdistance at high speed in highest gear, than brake mustbe adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in Service and Adjustments section of this manual). The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. To check blade balance, drive a nail intoa beam orwall.
MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE FASTENERS PUMP FLUID LEVEL (See Figs. 13 & 14) Check fluid level after every 25 hours of use. Rear drawbar must be removed to check fluid level. • Remove the four (4) fasteners to remove the drawbar. • Clean reservoir thoroughly before removing cap. • • Check for proper fluid level in reservoir (should be above the "OIL LEVEL COLD" line). If oil is needed, remove cap on reservoir (with a clockwise rotation), and fill to "OlL LEVEL COLD" line with SAE 10W30 oil.
MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING Fig. 16) (See Fig. 16) Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hours of operation, more often if tractor is used in very dusty, dirty conditions. • Remove knob and cover. To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER Replace the engine oilfilter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100hours in one year. • Drain oil from engine crankcase ( See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" through step remove drain plug). • Remove oii filter drain plug located at base of 0il filter adapter. Allow oil filter to drain. • Remove oil filter and wipe offfilter adapter. ReinstaJloil filter drain plug.
i i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in =NEUTRAL" position. • Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position. • • • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 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 ADJUSTMENTS REAR SUSPENSIONARM LIFT LEVER (RAISED I_ POSITION) _ . BOTTOM OF CURL [ _ \ _ BO'I"rOM _ ,£ OF CURL [_ I BOTTOM OF CURL LIN E FIG. 22 \ GROUND LINE FIG. 20 NUT"E" REAR SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT TRUNNION ,_ REAR SUSPENSION ARM TRUNNION SUSPENSION_ _"- NUT "B" LIFT BRACKET FIG. 23 FIG. 21 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT(See Figs.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS H| TO ADJUSTATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. ROTOR 24) The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear so the mower blades willnot stop as recommended. Adjustments shouldbe made by an authonzed service technic'an. • Make sure attachment clutchand ignitionswitchesare in the "OFF" position. • .
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST TO REPLACE MOTION Figs. 27 and 28) BRAKE (See Fig. 26) Your unit is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. Depressclutchibrake pedal and engage parking brake. Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. • If distance is other than 1-1/2", disengage parking brake, loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut "A".
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST Fig. 29) MOTION CONTROL TO ADJUST STEERING LEVER (See If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. "NEUTRAL" position of the motion controllever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 33) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Figs. 31 & 32) Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directly in front of the heat shield. CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection When around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Figs, 34 and 35) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • • Carefully remove springs from hinge brackets. Stand at side of tractor. Grasp hood, tilt forward and lift off hinge brackets. • To reinstall, slide hood pivot rod into slot in hinge brackets, and carefully reinstall hood springs. HOOD PIVOT ROD HOOD HINGE BRACKET .HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR HOOD SPRING FIG. 35 HINGE BRACKET FIG.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i1| ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig. 36) CONTROL High speed stop is factory adjusted. damage may result. CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment shouldnot be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable, if adjustment is necessary, procede as follows: • • • • IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or ifthe unit will not be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT lS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5, 6. 7, Out of fuel. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug, Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8, 9, 10, Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. 8, 9. t0. See TO START ENGINE in operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter. Replace fue! filter.
i i | i TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged t. _ul_ Poor cut-uneven 1. 2. Worn, bent or _oose blade. Mower deck notlevel. 3. 4. Build-up of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel. 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mower drive belt out of adjustment. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. Frozen idter pulley. Frozen blade mandrel.
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12.5 HP 38" RIDING SCHEMATIC r LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 RED BATTERY 1 P_P RED i FUSE 30 AMP. AMMETER WHITE I = ) RED I STARTER J 1 IC D 1 WHITE SOLENOID i WHITE : TI LLE R ATTACHMENT CONNECTOR IGNITION SWITCH I • RED I _ = ' _ ] i I :---r (_) DEPRESS FOOT PEDAL I__-SEAlSWITCH (_) DISENGAGE Aq-FACH MENT _[ %;, I I I oP&_,'-o_, I. ... : (PEDAL UP) _ _i _ I PRESENCE RELAY #1 BLACK .Eo BLACK I ,.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 PART NO. 7662J 127441 108824X 109748X 1107t2X 126019X 4022J 109310X 123620X 124211X 102972X 102501X 235R STD532575 7603J 105687X I09596X I25603X STD522507 STD551025 STD551125 STD541025 121264X I02476X 4207J 121305X DESCRIPTION KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 CHASSIS KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 126626X 17490612 3 17490616 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 126656X 105529X STD541431 124181X 126599X459 STD523707 17030808 11 12 STD541437 17490608 13 14 O_ 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 109873X STD512505 105465X459 105464X459 74760412 126597X STD551125 19131312 124029X 126598X 19131210 124238X 110436X DESCRIPTION KEY NO. Seat Screw, Hex, Washer Hd. Thrd. Roll 3/8-16 x 3/4 Screw, Hex, Washer Hal.Thrd.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 DRIVE KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. 13200300 13280336 126784X Elbow, 90 ° 3/8-18 NPT Nipple, Pipe Engine 12.5 HP Model No. CV12.5S Type No. 1438 M010208025 Screw MSx 1-1/4 × 25mm 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING STEERING AND FRONT LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 I4 I5 16 17 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 39 PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. 126532X Dash 74180512 Screw, Truss Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 STD541431 *Nut, Keps 5/16-18 109816X Nyliner, Snap In 126235X Control, Throttle 108171X Support, Battery 126684)( Washer 5i8x1/4x16Ga. 124417X Boot, Steering Shaft 126709X Saddle 17490608 Screw, Hex Washer Hd. Thrd.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,255551 LIFT ADJUSTMENT KEY NO. 1 2 3 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 PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. 126971X 126652X STD541237 19131016 110807X STD601005 2876H 123549X 126798)( 101335K 124028X 123487>( 17490608 Rod, Lift, Adjustment Knob, Height Adjust * Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 Washer 13!32x5i8x 16Ga.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 38" MOWER KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 25 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 PART NO. 106085X 121458X 8417J STD541437 19111216 STD533106 105896X 110452X 106734X 106735X 106736X 105304X 129762X 105744X 4921H 109835X STD541431 109598X 109597X STD533107 109503X 109504X STD523722 127162X 106902X 123688X 106513X 110445X DESCRIPTION KEY NO. V-Belt Housing Runner, R.H. *Nut, Lock 3/8-16 Washer 11i32x3i4x16Ga.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 TRANSAXLE AND PUMP ASSEMBLY 13 3 12 9 .15 )) I2 \ \ 3 11 10 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PART NO. 19092016 STD551125 STD55113I 121188X STD522507 126578X 126579X I2121IX 126581X --- STD523145 121323X STD541431 7368o4o0 STD5237O7 STD541437 DESCRIPTION Washer 9/32x I-1/4 x 16 Gauge * Washer, Lock, Heavy Helical Spring * Washer, Lock Bracket, Pnt.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR SUNDSTRAND PUMP ASSEMBLY - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 MODEL NUMBER BDU-10S 6 5 I 2 12 52 42 37 30, 21\ 42 OVERHAUL SEAL KIT _,59 COMPLETE "L/60 PUMP KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 30 3I PART NO. 122756X 122716X 122745X 122715X 122700X 122699X 122767X 122747X 122717X ! 22748X 122749X 127146X 122770X 122771x 127147X 122773X 122722X 122750X 127148X 122723X 127149X DESCRIPTION KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 AGRI-FAB TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 486.121431X 5R 22 5 16 \ 62\ 17 43 49 SELECTIVE 45 65 I l SHELL DURINA-O (2o oz.
REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 AGRI-FAB TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 486.121431X KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 ENGINE KOHLER - MODEL NUMBER CV12.5S, TYPE NUMBER 1438 AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 341 01 12 096 06 12 100 01 X-25-63 12 083 08 12 083 05 12 072 03 12 086 01 12 041 02 12 094 01 Knob, air cleaner cover Cover, air cleaner Wing nut Washer, plain 1/4 Precleaner, element Element, air cleaner Stud, mounting plate Screw, mtg.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 ENGINE KOHLER - MODEL NUMBER CV12.5S, TYPE NUMBER 1438 ._./2 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES 1 SM-0545010 2 12 146 01 3 12 063 01 4 12 O96 01 5 12 027 04 6 12063 02 7 12 313 03 8 12 O63 03 Screw, mounting M5 x 0.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 ENGINE KOHLER - MODEL NUMBER CV12.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 ENGINE KOHLER - MODEL NUMBER CV12.5S, TYPE NUMBER 1438 STARTING SYSTEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SM-0839065 12 468 01 12 098 05 1275512 12 755 06 12 227 01 12 170 02 12 086 02 !2 243 01 48 755 15 Screw, bendix starter M8 x 1/25 x 65.5 (2) Washer (2) Starter assembly (Includes 4-10) Kit, drive (Includes 5) Kit, drive parts Cap, drive end Armature Screw, hex.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 ENGINE KOHLER - MODEL NUMBER 0V12.5S, TYPE NUMBER 1438 EXHAUST M-0829036 2 3 4 5 6 12 041 03 SM-0841080 12 126 11 12 445 01 SM-0645025 Stud, exhaust manifold M8 x 1.25x 20 (2) Gasket, exhaust manifold Nut, muffler mtg M8 x 1.25 (2) Bracket, muffler Strap, lifting Screw, lifting strap M6 x 1.
REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255551 ENGINE KOHLER - MODEL NUMBER CV12.5S, TYPE NUMBER 1438 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 318 01 12 351 01 12 411 01 12 041 04 12 017 01 12 017 02 12 016 01 12 016 02 12 112 04 M-1040080 52 018 01 12 089 15 12 173 01 12 755 03 12 089 01 12 032 02 )(-426-9 Head, cylinder Lifter, valve (2) Rod, push (2) Gasket, cylinder head Valve, intake (Std.) Valve, intake (.25) Valve, exhaust (Std.) Valve, exhaust (.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE r- 0 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. O1 O1 "U m m m -.I II A _ O H I IIIIII|IU II I III Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°) never across the face. Make turns gradu. ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
[RI:IFTSMI:IN° OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.255551 12.5 HP OHV ELECTRIC START 38" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) DRIVE LAWN TRACTOR 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. The model number for your engine wile be found on the blower housing. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.
