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Craftsman CRAFTSMAN 917.259561 manual

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    8EAR8 £RnFTXMaN ° Vl 11 MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments oRepair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917[...]

  • Page 2

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine b[...]

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    CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a. Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- turad 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. We have competent, well- trained technicians [...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ...... . ................................ _ .................... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................... . ...... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................[...]

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    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessodoo and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers whenthe tractor waspumhased. MostSears stores can orderthese items for you whenyou provide the model numberof your tractor. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABlUZER AIR RLTER % BLADES BELTS PERFORM[...]

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    rl CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 .J (1) Shoulder (1) Hex Bolt _i" Bolt 5/16-18 f _ (1)Washer _ 17/32 x 1-3/16.x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2 __t (2) Lock Wash#_ O 2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Screws ( #10 x 5/8 q l (2) Weld Nuts #10 m If (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge . (2) Lock W[...]

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    ASSEMBLY I Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shlpplng 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wr[...]

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    ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Do not short battery terml- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wrlstwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- t[...]

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    GAUGE WHEEL MOUN_NG BRACKET "_. LOCKNUT 3/8" WASHER GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLY I TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place, Your moweris now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. SHOULDER BOLT FIG. 4 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 & 6) • Install two [...]

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    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BAI-rERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED UNLOCKED L R REVERSE ! lg MOWER LIFT NHL[...]

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    I i OPERATION I KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiadze yourself withthe locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE CONTROL ATTACHMENT IGNITION UGHT SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER sWITCH POBmON AM[...]

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    OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result In foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result In severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC[...]

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    I OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower with attachment lift control. • Start mower blades by engag[...]

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    OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move atta[...]

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    I I I CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___/_ ,_ _/_ FILL IN DATES /_'_/_Q"_//_/._O_J_ AS You COMPL REGU R BERV,CE DATES Check Brake Operati°n _Vp _Vp Check Tire Pressure T Check for Loose Fasteners V _ I_';' V' H Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades =_j4 A Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level/Recharge, Clean Batte[...]

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    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. 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 Adjust- ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintainproper [...]

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    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour. TO [...]

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    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES I AIR FILTER (See Flg. 16) Your engine will not run pmpedy using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. Failure to[...]

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    I I i I CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES I I I I I CLAMP, MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark an'ester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting ar[...]

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    SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever In neutral (N) posltlon. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignltlon key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have comp[...]

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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mowerwhiie tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) • Rai[...]

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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WITH PARKING BRAKE =ENGAGED" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Flg. 24) The mower blade ddve belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Work belt off b[...]

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    [ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28) (See Fig. 29) The transaxle should be in neutralwhen the gear shift lever • Block up axle securely. is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is • Remove axlecover, retaining dng and washerstoallow preset at th[...]

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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS I ENGINE FIG. 30 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT 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 into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run po[...]

  • Page 25

    I III II I SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i I I I CHOKE While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (countemlock- wise) until engine runs rough. Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions. Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed sc[...]

  • Page 26

    STORAGE I 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. CAUTION: Neverstorethetractorwith 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. TRACTOR Remove mower from trac[...]

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    I I TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration 1. Out of fuel. 2, Engine not'CHOKED" propedy. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damagedw[...]

  • Page 28

    I TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine oontlnues to run when operator leaves eeet with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Faulty operator-safe[...]

  • Page 29

    SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 RED [ RED ) WHITE ---( ,G L< IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF G + M + L NONE RUN/LIGHT B + L A + Y RUN B + L NONE START B + L + S NONE BA'I-FERY FUSE 3OAMP. HOUR _. METER (OPTIONAL) BLACK FUEL: i _NEi I " I FUEL SHUT-OFF • SOLENOID F BLACK t) I t I i -[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 ELECTRICAL 20 I 42 ' I 41 21 26 I I I I ,16 _ _ I /? 161 / ...... / / / / / I 28 I I 12 29 30 .... I t t[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144926 2 74760412 3 STD551025 4 STD551125 6 STD541025 7 7697J 8 7603J 9 109596X 10 145211 11 150109 • 12 145769 16 153664 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 147430 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146148 26 108824X 28 145491 29 121305X 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 109310X [...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259561 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 14 31 53 55 7 37 20 23 54 60 14 32[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917,259561 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159527 2 140356 3 17490612 4 STD551025 5 155272 9 150156X011 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 155936 - 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 20 156437 23 124028X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 26 145198X558 29 155217 30 151287X558 31 139976 37 17490508[...]

  • Page 34

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 DRIVE 57 31 B 87 [_ 86 81 84 87 21 18 113 32 52 58 51 5 6 61 56 62 35 t 48 118 • 26 51 37 24 i 53 22 26 27 34[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17490512 8 154792 10 STD561210 11 105701X 13 74550412 14 STD551125 15 74490544 18 STD523710 19 STD541437 21 106933X 22 130804 24 STD541237 25 106888X 26 STD551037 27 STD561210 28 145204 29 124236[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259561 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 t e f_ "1 _41 37---_ ! Y---- 36[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156438 11 STD551137 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 22 71200410 23 127501 28 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17490612 30 STD5[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 SEAT ASSEMBLY 23 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "8 9 10 12 13 PART NO. 140123 140551 74760616 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 121246X 121248X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga Clip Push-In Nut Lock Hex W/I[...]

  • Page 39

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 DECALS 17 14 15 13 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156439 2 160876 3 160284 4 160285 5 160879 6 133644 7 150927 8 160880 9 146709 10 150333 11 156368 13 146046 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Decal, Fender Danger Sears 14 147139 Decal, Engine 19.5 HP Turbo 15 160396 Decal, Hood Rh Craftsman 17 158215 Decal, Hood L[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 ENGINE 32 31 14 34 13 "10 11 12 39 40 41 '37 33 33 29 l I Spark Arrester 40[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9 7.259561 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 151273 17720410 4 149723 5 122434X 6 122435X 7 138129 8 150176 10 145552 11 ......... 12 13 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 23 156123 25 132780 26 73920600 29 137180 31 157103 32 155971 33 123487)( 34 106082X 35 17490512 37 8543R 38 ....... 39 109227X 40[...]

  • Page 42

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 MOWER LIFT 27 25 24 23 7 5 49 30 3 26 6 8 ./ / ,/ /' ./ /' ./ /" 5 4 19 13 42[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 49 50 159460 159471 105767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 139865 139866 STD624008 127218 73350800 130171 73800800 139868 STD624008 110807X 19131016 2876H 76020308 126971X 73350[...]

  • Page 44

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - .MODEL NUMBER 917,259561 MOWER DECK 76 73 I 83 I L 43 45 40 _"_ 84 58 31 >21 101_ 04 106 ,_r"--. 104 105 _,_ 106_ 2 16 18 21 22 /'23 24 28 29 114--_, [_ 121 26 27 5 6 19_ _117 %..116 44[...]

  • Page 45

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144393 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 138440 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140329 17 72110610 18 72140505 19 132827 20 136888 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 1[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A 23 34 _10 I 35 9 31 6 8 _. 5 31 13 31 35 77 29 / 15 83 69 65 69 1' _14 57 33 58 5g 6O 61 MQOELand _;E_At NUMBERS HERE 43 gO 46[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772108A Cover, Transaxle 43 792075 2 780086A Bearing, Needle 44 790025 3 770102A Case, Transaxle 46 786066 4 776260A Shaft, Counter 46 786086 5 776219B Shaft and Pinion Assembly, Output 47 774690 6 7[...]

  • Page 48

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 823 ;25 823, Q 524 01s 552A_ 552 87_ 614 _23 3 _ _ lo_, 842 8 o 722 _10 . REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 6340 _22 167 171 1023 5A 1022 102, 1031 1030 166 541 _ 613 5O 52 53 5B 635 52 122_ 51 48[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 105 1125 137 1975 _117A 113 117 119 38_ _. I,,71 I_ 5'' 49[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 271 467 643 209A 277 592 222 209 232 201 445 , 354_ 819A 19 _1014 1004 _ 537 862 12 722 167 116A _1_ 116 L358 GASKET SET 50[...]

  • Page 51

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 BRIGGS & STRA'rTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 305 78 657 '_ 308.1 31 304 _. 353 985 0_ 354 520 I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1054 363 334 668 474 @ 3O7 305 727 356 729 51[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 5101 76 I 783 513 803 544 802 188A 1022 171 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 104 117A 117 121 CARBURETOR KIT 722 9 BREATHER GASKET SET 52[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 808093 2 807687 3 805101 5.1 807821 5.2 807822 6 805193 7 805653 8 807795 9 805379 10 805751 11 805906 12 805112 13 805890 13A 805959 15 805048 16 807779 94196 18 807638 20 805049 2[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259561 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 309 494990 Motor, Stader 802 494988 310 94004 Bolt, Thru 803 494205 324 494439 Screen, Rotating 819 805894 332 806028 Nut, Hex 819A 805057 333 492341 Armature, Magneto 823 805317 334 8[...]

  • Page 55

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. 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[...]

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    SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.259561 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 C[...]