Sears 917.25271 manual

® MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts OWNER'S MANUAL CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.[...]

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[...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen- ter/Department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper [...]

i i i i TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .............................[...]

ii ii ii ii i i i ii i ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS i iiiii ii i i i i ii ii iiii 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. ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OI[...]

i| illll i i ii ill i ii CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ill i i i i i i ill i Parts Bag contents shown full size i (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4 ii ii iiii i Parts pac[...]

IN I ...... ASSEM BLY iii i ii i IIHIII I I I I I II II[llllll 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, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure prop[...]

i i i ASSEMBLY |ll ii i i i i HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR PREPARE BATTERY (See Figs. 2A and 2B) i i i 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. Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps. Always wear g[...]

i i ASSEMBLY i i 9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing s[...]

i i ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 7A & 7B) • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. ° Tighten hardware securely. • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. [...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR OPERATION READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. CHOKE THROI-rLE CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNq AMME[...]

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 TRACTOR TO SET[...]

o TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) 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 engaging attachment clutch[...]

iiiiii i i i i i i i i OPERATION ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). IMPORTANT" WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING[...]

OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that cli[...]

ii i ii i i i i i iiiiiii i i i i i ii ii ii CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ill= = = = = = 11 11 = 11 = = = = = = 11 AS YOU COMPLETE _O_ _" _._ #.._ £._ £._ £._ 0'_: SE.V.C O TES Check Brake Operation ........ j If If Check Tire Pressure If if f Check for Loose Fasteners ..... If Vt7 If A a "sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 ...... c Lub[...]

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 • Maintain proper[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSAXLE COOLING 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. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings a[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES m ii lu ii i Ill I I u I Ill I Ill nil I I II III TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER • Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. • Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. • Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Gentl[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i ii i CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: i Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving part[...]

Ulnlll ill ill i i i iii i i i iii i i Ull i ii i iiiinllll i m SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IIII III I|111 I I III IIIIIm II III IIIII II IIIII III TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS E[...]

iii SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS illll TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) The mower blade drive 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 both mandrel pulleys and[...]

i iiiii i i i i ii i iiii ii i iiii i i SERVICE AND ADJUSTM NTS i iii ill ill i ii i i ---- TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See '30 REMOVE MOWER" in this section of[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your [...]

ii illl|| i iiii i i i ii i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 t[...]

ii i i i ii iii ENGINE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33 & 34) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttle cont[...]

STORAGE 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. A nl ii i i 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. I I III I II I TRACTOR [...]

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

Ul i PROBLEM i i ,i n Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged t Poorcut-uneven u iii Mower blades will not rotate inl Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) i Battery will not charge Tractor "creeps" with motion control lever in "neutral" position (Fender shift mod[...]

SERVICE NOTES 30[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 • JlJ o111o BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. f L AMMETER I ! I C G I STARTER WHITE I f-_ _ f_ I WHITE BLACK | I k_J _ k_J t , .__ SOLENOID I _'_ . LF_ _ j I L ..... J I /_B M _-_ _ f 1 CLUTCH / BRAKE .. . ) I I | (PEDAL UP) I B ELECTRIC CLUTCH ! .......... , t ...... - ....... I I SEAT SWITCH _ F-_ f BLACK d[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 ELECTRICAL 12 9 7 24 11 42 43" 19 4O 39 26 _ 51 5O / /// 12 _ .... 29 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121537X Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 3 STD551025 Washer 4 STD551125 Washer 6 STD541025 Nut 7 7697J Tube, Plastic 8 7603J Tray, Battery 9 109596X Clamp, Hose 10 145211 Bolt 11 145209 Holddown Battery Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon 1/4 19 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 30 119 36 i J 26 25 ..... ..... 47 26 121 9O ? 125 71 115 26 66 44 114 117 33 10 2 35 3 38 34 39 123 29 100 28 73 124 86 26 13----. 117 114 3 3 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 145501 Chassis 44 140675 2 140356 Drawbar 47 105531X 3 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 50 137304 Type TT 59 110436X 6 145206 Saddle 64 145095 7 145351 Heat Shietd 66 143485X014 8 126471X Clip Insulator 69 14018[...]

REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 57 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KEY NO. 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 55 PART NO. 144436 142431 143995 141002 137140 76O2O416 74780544 73800500 126197X 74780616 73800600 71170768 130564 145240 137141 106888X 19131316 76020412 14520[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 STEERING ASSEMBLY I/ - _/ | _ --2__2222 - - / / 1 i F 25 35 46 12 J I lO 14 16 32 33 34 35 43 1 / 1 43 / / /u 8 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121472X 2 142033 3 135227 4 135228 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 130468 11 STD551137 12 73610600 13 1t0438X 14 74011056 15 73901000 16 132624 17 128758 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 21 STD551125 22 71070410 23 127501 24 109816X 25 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 ENGINE 2 1 38 25 26 14 81 27 7 3 17 13 35 0 I 39 37 33 43 42 18 29 33 21 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 20 22 4 40[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 132755 2 17720410 3 141948 4 137978 5 136215 6 136216 7 2751R 8 122439X 9 17190408 10 145552 11 STD551131 12 74570512 13 ........ 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 11050600 17 17490624 23 128953 24 STD601005 25 138672 26 STD551237 29 137180 31 141069 32 123549X 33 12348[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 SEAT ASSEMBLY ,_.--.-- 16 17 12 10 25 // f _ i f / _ _r _ _ _ • I f'_ j 111 KEY NO. 1 2 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PART NO. 140123 140551 145006 124181X 17490508 19131614 140552 120068X 121246X 121248X 72050411 134300 KEY DESCRIPTION NO. Seat 16 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 18 Clip Push-In, Hinged 17 Sp[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 DECALS 22 18 9 13 15 KEY NO. 6 3 16 7 8 / 11 14 24 19 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal. Decal. Decal. Decal. Decal. Decal. Decal. Operating Instruction 18 146710 Hood, Craftsman, RH 19 138047 Hood, Craftsman, LH 21 140837 Grille 22 142336 Maintenance 23 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 MOWER LIFT 28 27 26 37 38 40 11 41 4 6 12 23 3 6 7 8 5 4 13 19 13 _ 31 32 20 15 __ 161718 2'_ 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 136971 Wire Asm., Inner w/plunger 2 136968 Shaft Asm Lift 3 138284 Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32X1X21Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger 10 122512X Spring Cprsn 11 139865 Link Lift L[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 MOWER DECK 76 77 75 74' 68 73 7_ 45 71 I _61, 43 46 34 •33 32 31 102 101 ''104 105_ 106" 105 106 113 111 114 116 _ _J 125 4 6 2 21 22 24 25 26 27[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 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 14O329 17 132823 18 72140505 19 132827 20 136888 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 10[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0750 58 52 53 90 3 64 6_. 69 14 68 1 40 62 4 3 24 36 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0750 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 2 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 142959 Differential Assembly 3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 142960 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .03 4 142928 Ring, Wire Re[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER MV18.OS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 iiii i i __ 4 _-° 10 --11 _--12 18 j 13 €++ 14 15 / 17 /'_ 16 J iii iii "_L, _ A,"D,,_"R°UD,, I J / 8 7 J / 6 --5 % / 4 9 i BREATHER AND VENT J 50[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.OS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 AIR INTAKE KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 X-276-7 WingNut 1/4-20 2 52 755 83 Kit, Cover and Tube (includes Key Numbers 3 and 4) 3 52 096 35 Cover, Air Cleaner 4 52 123 21 Tube, Air Intake 5 231032 Seal, Element Cover 6 52 082 04 Cover, Air Clea[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.OS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 i CRANKCASE i (_--18 19-- 17 $ 4 3 I ! 9 CARBU RETOR J 14 12 9 / 10 7 5 13 _J _ 14 11 12 / 16 _34 _ 35 _'--- 36 52[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.OS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKCASE 15 25 041 06 16 X-77-2 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 17 232867 NO. NO. 18 X-67-62 1 X-82-2 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 (12) 19 25 086 27 2 52 468 12 Washer, Flat 5/16 (12) 20 25 146 03 3 82 755 16 Kit, #1 Cylinder Barrel 21 52 144 24 (Includes Key Number[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.OS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKSHAFT I lun i i DIPSTICK i lm ELECTRIC STARTER I 1 o-, I 5 _6 7 8 @ 4 m @ Q @ --6 CYL'INDERHEAD I " i u lul i EXHAUST,, I fl 4 54[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.OS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKSHAFT 3 52 086 11 4 52 041 14 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 52 01493 2 52 468 03 52 468 04 52 468 05 Crankshaft Washer, Thrust .119/.122 (A.R.) Washer, Thrust .128/.131 Washer, Thrust .137/.140 (A.R.) Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 (3) Gasket, Exhau[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O1 SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX.[...]

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.252710 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) ® 18 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC [...]

® MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts OWNER'S MANUAL CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.[...]

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[...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen- ter/Department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper [...]

i i i i TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .............................[...]

ii ii ii ii i i i ii i ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS i iiiii ii i i i i ii ii iiii 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. ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OI[...]

i| illll i i ii ill i ii CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ill i i i i i i ill i Parts Bag contents shown full size i (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4 ii ii iiii i Parts pac[...]

IN I ...... ASSEM BLY iii i ii i IIHIII I I I I I II II[llllll 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, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure prop[...]

i i i ASSEMBLY |ll ii i i i i HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR PREPARE BATTERY (See Figs. 2A and 2B) i i i 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. Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps. Always wear g[...]

i i ASSEMBLY i i 9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing s[...]

i i ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 7A & 7B) • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. ° Tighten hardware securely. • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. [...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR OPERATION READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. CHOKE THROI-rLE CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNq AMME[...]

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 TRACTOR TO SET[...]

o TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) 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 engaging attachment clutch[...]

iiiiii i i i i i i i i OPERATION ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). IMPORTANT" WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING[...]

OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that cli[...]

ii i ii i i i i i iiiiiii i i i i i ii ii ii CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ill= = = = = = 11 11 = 11 = = = = = = 11 AS YOU COMPLETE _O_ _" _._ #.._ £._ £._ £._ 0'_: SE.V.C O TES Check Brake Operation ........ j If If Check Tire Pressure If if f Check for Loose Fasteners ..... If Vt7 If A a "sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 ...... c Lub[...]

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 • Maintain proper[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSAXLE COOLING 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. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings a[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES m ii lu ii i Ill I I u I Ill I Ill nil I I II III TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER • Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. • Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. • Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Gentl[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i ii i CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: i Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving part[...]

Ulnlll ill ill i i i iii i i i iii i i Ull i ii i iiiinllll i m SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IIII III I|111 I I III IIIIIm II III IIIII II IIIII III TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS E[...]

iii SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS illll TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) The mower blade drive 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 both mandrel pulleys and[...]

i iiiii i i i i ii i iiii ii i iiii i i SERVICE AND ADJUSTM NTS i iii ill ill i ii i i ---- TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See '30 REMOVE MOWER" in this section of[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your [...]

ii illl|| i iiii i i i ii i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 t[...]

ii i i i ii iii ENGINE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33 & 34) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttle cont[...]

STORAGE 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. A nl ii i i 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. I I III I II I TRACTOR [...]

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

Ul i PROBLEM i i ,i n Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged t Poorcut-uneven u iii Mower blades will not rotate inl Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) i Battery will not charge Tractor "creeps" with motion control lever in "neutral" position (Fender shift mod[...]

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SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 • JlJ o111o BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. f L AMMETER I ! I C G I STARTER WHITE I f-_ _ f_ I WHITE BLACK | I k_J _ k_J t , .__ SOLENOID I _'_ . LF_ _ j I L ..... J I /_B M _-_ _ f 1 CLUTCH / BRAKE .. . ) I I | (PEDAL UP) I B ELECTRIC CLUTCH ! .......... , t ...... - ....... I I SEAT SWITCH _ F-_ f BLACK d[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 ELECTRICAL 12 9 7 24 11 42 43" 19 4O 39 26 _ 51 5O / /// 12 _ .... 29 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121537X Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 3 STD551025 Washer 4 STD551125 Washer 6 STD541025 Nut 7 7697J Tube, Plastic 8 7603J Tray, Battery 9 109596X Clamp, Hose 10 145211 Bolt 11 145209 Holddown Battery Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon 1/4 19 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 30 119 36 i J 26 25 ..... ..... 47 26 121 9O ? 125 71 115 26 66 44 114 117 33 10 2 35 3 38 34 39 123 29 100 28 73 124 86 26 13----. 117 114 3 3 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 145501 Chassis 44 140675 2 140356 Drawbar 47 105531X 3 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 50 137304 Type TT 59 110436X 6 145206 Saddle 64 145095 7 145351 Heat Shietd 66 143485X014 8 126471X Clip Insulator 69 14018[...]

REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 57 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KEY NO. 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 55 PART NO. 144436 142431 143995 141002 137140 76O2O416 74780544 73800500 126197X 74780616 73800600 71170768 130564 145240 137141 106888X 19131316 76020412 14520[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 STEERING ASSEMBLY I/ - _/ | _ --2__2222 - - / / 1 i F 25 35 46 12 J I lO 14 16 32 33 34 35 43 1 / 1 43 / / /u 8 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121472X 2 142033 3 135227 4 135228 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 130468 11 STD551137 12 73610600 13 1t0438X 14 74011056 15 73901000 16 132624 17 128758 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 21 STD551125 22 71070410 23 127501 24 109816X 25 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 ENGINE 2 1 38 25 26 14 81 27 7 3 17 13 35 0 I 39 37 33 43 42 18 29 33 21 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 20 22 4 40[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 132755 2 17720410 3 141948 4 137978 5 136215 6 136216 7 2751R 8 122439X 9 17190408 10 145552 11 STD551131 12 74570512 13 ........ 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 11050600 17 17490624 23 128953 24 STD601005 25 138672 26 STD551237 29 137180 31 141069 32 123549X 33 12348[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 SEAT ASSEMBLY ,_.--.-- 16 17 12 10 25 // f _ i f / _ _r _ _ _ • I f'_ j 111 KEY NO. 1 2 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PART NO. 140123 140551 145006 124181X 17490508 19131614 140552 120068X 121246X 121248X 72050411 134300 KEY DESCRIPTION NO. Seat 16 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 18 Clip Push-In, Hinged 17 Sp[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 DECALS 22 18 9 13 15 KEY NO. 6 3 16 7 8 / 11 14 24 19 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal. Decal. Decal. Decal. Decal. Decal. Decal. Operating Instruction 18 146710 Hood, Craftsman, RH 19 138047 Hood, Craftsman, LH 21 140837 Grille 22 142336 Maintenance 23 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 MOWER LIFT 28 27 26 37 38 40 11 41 4 6 12 23 3 6 7 8 5 4 13 19 13 _ 31 32 20 15 __ 161718 2'_ 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 136971 Wire Asm., Inner w/plunger 2 136968 Shaft Asm Lift 3 138284 Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32X1X21Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger 10 122512X Spring Cprsn 11 139865 Link Lift L[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 MOWER DECK 76 77 75 74' 68 73 7_ 45 71 I _61, 43 46 34 •33 32 31 102 101 ''104 105_ 106" 105 106 113 111 114 116 _ _J 125 4 6 2 21 22 24 25 26 27[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 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 14O329 17 132823 18 72140505 19 132827 20 136888 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 10[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0750 58 52 53 90 3 64 6_. 69 14 68 1 40 62 4 3 24 36 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0750 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 2 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 142959 Differential Assembly 3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 142960 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .03 4 142928 Ring, Wire Re[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER MV18.OS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 iiii i i __ 4 _-° 10 --11 _--12 18 j 13 €++ 14 15 / 17 /'_ 16 J iii iii "_L, _ A,"D,,_"R°UD,, I J / 8 7 J / 6 --5 % / 4 9 i BREATHER AND VENT J 50[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.OS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 AIR INTAKE KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 X-276-7 WingNut 1/4-20 2 52 755 83 Kit, Cover and Tube (includes Key Numbers 3 and 4) 3 52 096 35 Cover, Air Cleaner 4 52 123 21 Tube, Air Intake 5 231032 Seal, Element Cover 6 52 082 04 Cover, Air Clea[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.OS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 i CRANKCASE i (_--18 19-- 17 $ 4 3 I ! 9 CARBU RETOR J 14 12 9 / 10 7 5 13 _J _ 14 11 12 / 16 _34 _ 35 _'--- 36 52[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.OS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKCASE 15 25 041 06 16 X-77-2 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 17 232867 NO. NO. 18 X-67-62 1 X-82-2 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 (12) 19 25 086 27 2 52 468 12 Washer, Flat 5/16 (12) 20 25 146 03 3 82 755 16 Kit, #1 Cylinder Barrel 21 52 144 24 (Includes Key Number[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.OS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKSHAFT I lun i i DIPSTICK i lm ELECTRIC STARTER I 1 o-, I 5 _6 7 8 @ 4 m @ Q @ --6 CYL'INDERHEAD I " i u lul i EXHAUST,, I fl 4 54[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.OS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKSHAFT 3 52 086 11 4 52 041 14 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 52 01493 2 52 468 03 52 468 04 52 468 05 Crankshaft Washer, Thrust .119/.122 (A.R.) Washer, Thrust .128/.131 Washer, Thrust .137/.140 (A.R.) Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 (3) Gasket, Exhau[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O1 SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX.[...]

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.252710 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) ® 18 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC [...]