Sears 917.25559 manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.255590 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating This Equipment , Assembly • Operation . Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustment ° Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Coo, Chicago, JL 60684 U.S°A.[...]

.... i ......... i 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, L e o e GENERAL OPERATmON Read, understand, and follow alt instructions in the [...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. tt has been designed, engineered and manu- factured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tool[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFmCATIONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 14-17 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .....................................[...]

ACCESSORIES AN ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are a_so available at most Sears retail outfets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE NA_NTENANCE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE[...]

z z CONTENTS OF HARDWA PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size O (2) Sheet i Metal f Screws #!0-t6 x 1/2 (1) Locknut 3/8-24 (1) 2_3/8" Dia. Washer (I) Shoulder Bolt 5/t6-t8 (t) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x t ' 0 / (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. (2) Hex Bolts 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 @ (2) Hex Nuts 1/4- 20 (2) Lock Washers I/4 (2) [...]

............ ! ASSE (1) 9/!6" wrench Tire pressure gauge Screwdriver TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (i) 5/16" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the ope[...]

ASSE BLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR PREPARE BAKERY (See Fig, 21 CAUTION: Wear eye a_d face shield. Wash hands or c_othing _rnmedlately if accidentally in contact with battery acid. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery acid are e×p_osiveo Read the instructions included with the battery vent ¢apso Always wear gloves, c_othing and goggles to pro[...]

............ i ASS LY iNSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- hale. Before installing battery, remove meta_ bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive termina_ must be connected first to prevent sparking from accideno tat grounding. . Lift seat to raised position. , Open battery box door. * Lower battery in[...]

........ i z OPERATION }<NOW 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 locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER LIFT [...]

......... i 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 wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety g_asses, availa[...]

OPEFIATIO TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your unit 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. o Engage mower by slowly moving attachment clutch lever to "ENGAGED" pos[...]

....... ......... ! z z OPERATIO TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it wil! 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. • Move attach[...]

.......... i i: CUSTOM ESPO ILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check _rake Operation Check 'ire Pressure T Check )r Loose Fasteners R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades A C Lubrication Chart T Check ;attery Level/Recharge 0 Clean attery and Terminals R Check ransmission Cooling Adjust lade Belt(s) Tension E_ N[...]

....... i CUSTO RESPONSi TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance. BRAKE OPERATION If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, than brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES o Maintain proper air pressur[...]

CUSTO RESPONSI TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUUD LEVEL (See Figs, ENGINE t3 & 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 L[...]

..... i z ' _r CUSTO E RESPONSI LtTtES ABR FILTER FOAM PRE-OLEANER (See Fig. t6) Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter, Cfean the foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hou rs of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty conditions. o Remove knob and cover. o Remove cartridge nut and replace[...]

ERVICE AN ADJUSTM TS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch!brake pedal fully and set parking brake. o Place motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position. - Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. o Make sure the blades and all moving [...]

-i SERVICE AN TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on levet ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3). if tires are over or under inflated, you wiil not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) - • Raise attachment lift iever to its [...]

..... i ....... i SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on levet surface, Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide deca! on the mower housing. BELT REMOVAL - • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"[...]

E SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS ELECTRIC ._ CLUTCH PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER STATIONARY " IDLER CLUTCH LOCATOR ELECTRmC CLUTCH WiRiNG HARNESS CONNECTOR FiG, 27 TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 28) "NEUTRAL" position of the motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary, tf your unit tends t[...]

SERVICE AN TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT 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. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If dam[...]

...... i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig, 31) Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directly in front of the dash. FiG. 3i TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ° Raise hood, o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. ° Replace bulb in holder and push bul[...]

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

STORAGE immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. 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. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for [...]

TROU LESHOOTI G POINTS PROBLEM 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 fi_ter. 7, Water in fuel 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9, Car[...]

....... i , TROU LESHOOTI G POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment eiutch engaged Poor Cut - uneven Mower blades wltl not rotate Poor grass dIscharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) CAUSE I. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2, Mower deck not ieveL 3. B[...]

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REPAmR PARTS 12=5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR .. - MODEL NUMBER 917o255590 6 3 7 8 8 7 4 13 10 DECALS t3 !8 9 11 t5 t6 !2 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 108456X Decal Instruction Operat Eng 10 t06974X 2 127908 .Decal Eng 12 5hp lc Gold Craft 11 4900J 3 124489X Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman !2 t2t215X 4 124490X Decal[...]

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...... ! REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR .. ,. MODEL NUMBER 917.255590 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 126664X 2 130890 3 108236X 4 128369 5 4207J 6 132202 7 4799J 8 129965 9 109596X t0 t09081X 11 STD551125 * 12 73350400 13 74780408 14 STD551225 * 15 STD541425 * 16 131563 t7 109553X 18 STD601005 * 19 STD365402 * 20 12362[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - .- MODEL NUMBER 917.255590 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 10 2_ 28 31 H 38 3O 33 18 17 37 34 13 A 3 B E 7 36 G H I K L 24 27 32 @26 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR o ,_rT_ODEL NUMBSR 917.255590 CHASSB AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION I 131050 Chassis Wtdmt Lt/hydifen 38 42 2 127866 3 17490612 4 STD523707 5 STD54!437 6 I26595X010 7 17490608 8 275tR 9 126604X0t0 I0 5479J 11 t22795X !2 12t794X t3 124031X012 I4 1749O612 15 74180512 I6 STD54!431 t7 t3t44[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR " -' MODEL NUMBER 917,255590 DRIVE M N P 53 _ 63 51 81 77 / lOI 1 o3 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12o5 HP 38" RHD NG DRHVE LAWN TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.255590 z :4 i. KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION I 2 4 5 6 7 8 t0 1t' 12 13 14 15 16 17 1-8 !9 20 2t 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 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 121430X Pump Hydro Sunstrand 56 STD55t0[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255590 STEERING ASSISM BLY 42 / 37 26 27 35 18 43 31 23 24 26 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR = .. MODEL NUMBER 917,255590 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1007t3N 2 105669X 3 130460 4 130459 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 130468 1t STD551137 12 73610600 13 1t0438X 14 74011056 15 73601000 16 132624 17 132614 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 21 STD551125 22 7[...]

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........ i ......... i REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255590 ENGINE :L KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 !1 t2 13 14 !5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 132761 177204 t 0 131953 125610X 10!326L 17Q30808 STD551025 STD551125 STD522510 STD54 t 031 STD55113t 7t O7051[...]

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REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,255590 38" MOWER KEY PART DESCRIPTmON KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NOo 1 129365 2 73680500 3 72140506 4 763tj 5 !10485X 6 128774 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 I4 I5 16 17 t8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 129895 133172 127842 129962 10030600 850857[...]

REPAIR PARTS RmDING LAWN TRACTOR- .- MODEL NUMBER 9!7.255590 12.5 HP 38" SEAT ASSEM BLY 10 11 13 A B C D E _17 KEY PART NO. NO, t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1l 12 13 t4 15 127437 126656X STD523707 19131210 2751R STD54t437 124181X 174906!8 19131614 t 24294X I21251X t 21246X 121248X 72050411 12!249X DESCRIPTION Seat V-350 Blkired Craftsman Bracket Pnt[...]

...... i REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" RiDiNG ,LAWN TRACTOR .... MODEL NUMBER 917,255590 SUNSTRAND PUMP ASSEMBLY o MODEL NUMBER BDU°t0S 42 KEY PART NO. NO, 1 !22756X 2 t22716X 3 122745X 4 I22715X 5 I22700X 6 122699X 8 !22767X 1I t22747X t2 t227!7X t3 I22748X 14 122749X t5 !27t46X 17 122770X 18 122771X 19 127147X 20 122773X 2t I22722X 22 122750X 25[...]

...... i ...... i REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR = -. MODEL NUMBER 917,255590 AGRI-FAB TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 12143tX 15 43 42 65 i SHELL DURINA-O(20 OZ.) GREASEJ 49 :SELECTIVE L 44[...]

.... i ...... i REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" R DtNG LAWN TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 9!7o255590 AGR oFAB TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER t21431X KEY PART KEY PART NO: NOo DESCRBPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 t226t4X 2 !226t5X 3 t22616X 4 I22620X 5 12262IX 6 122622X 7 122623X 8 122624X 9 122625X 10 t22626X !! t22688X 12 122629X 13 !2263tX 14 122633X 15 122634X [...]

...... [ ....... i REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HiP 38" RRD}NG LAWN TRACTOR o. o MODEL NUMBER 917.255590 BRaGGS & STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0437-01 837 Y337 383 13 ! 307 21g *SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO _NSTALLo i 663 358 GASKET SET 657 _15 6 4 230 422 _szs 524 46[...]

......... ! REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN 'TRACTOR - -. MODEL NUMBER 917.255590 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 286707, 'TYPE NUMBER 0437o0! 121 C,.ARBURETOR OVEP_H,&UL KIT 985 53 % 123 131 14! 51 125 47 224 535 171 84A[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR ° = MODEL NUMBER 917o255590 BRJGGS & $TRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0437-01 310 Housing Length -_ 80_ NOTE: To tdentl_' Briggs and Sttatton manufactured starter rnotors_ measure the housnng _ength. KEY NUMBER 309 310 Motor and Thru Bolt Drive Assyo Assembly MANUFACTURER[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917,255590 BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 28(}707, TYPE NUMBER 0437o01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DSSCRIPTION NO. NO. DSSCRIPTtON 1 2 490450 261623 3 391086 5 494240 7 271866 8 391406 9 27803 10 94621 1t 280100 t2 271916 271997 271996 13 94622 14 93415 15 94239 16 490466[...]

...... i REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -.. MODEL NUMBER 9!7.255590 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0437-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 309 - - - 332 92284 333 492341 334 93381 337 802592 346 93705 356 494328 358 494241 363 19203 383 89838 422 223721 423 93984 445 4939[...]

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Z z .... i ® 12.5 HP JC MANUAL ELECTRIC START " MOWE DECK ,_°AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) lYE LAW TRACTOR MODEL NO. __917.255590 E_oh 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 will be found on t[...]