Sears 917.257720 Maintenance Agreement, Customer RESPONSNBILmTIES, Product Specifications

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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 Authorized

Service Center/Department. We have competent, well- trained technicians 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. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER917.257720

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATEOFPURCHASE

THE MODELANDSERIALNUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod- uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSNBILmTIES

o Read and observe the safety rules.

oFollow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your unit.

Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:

18.0

 

 

 

GASOM NE CAPACITY

3,5 GALLONS

 

AND TYPE:

 

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SG):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

 

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OILCAPACITY:

W/FILTER:

 

4.0 PINTS

 

 

 

W/O FILTER:

3.5 PINTS

SPARK

PLUG:

CHAMPION

RV17YC

(GAP:

.025")

 

 

 

 

VALVE CLEARANCE:

INTAKE:

 

.003"

- .006"

 

 

 

EXHAUST:

 

.016"

- .019"

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

Forward

L.O

Ht

 

 

 

1st

0.8

1.8

 

 

 

2nd

1.4

3.4

 

 

 

3rd

2.4

5.6

 

 

 

Reverse

0.9

2.2

TRANSAXLE

OIL

4 QUARTS

 

 

 

CAPACITY

AND TYPE:

SAE 30 API-SG

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14PSI

 

 

 

 

REAR:

10 PSI

 

CHARGING

SYSTEM:

15 AMPS

@ 3600 RPM

BLADE

BOLT TORQUE:

30-35 FT. LBS.

 

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus- tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim- proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/ Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

LmMR'EDTWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

oExpendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts. o Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.

o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual:

Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

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Contents Number 917.257720 Ownersmanual IL Slope Operation Safety is InvolvedLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications LmMREDTWO Year Warranty on Electric Start Riding EquipmentRepair Maintenance ScheduleEngine Maintenance Essories and Attac EntsPerformance Pack Contents ,OFUnpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssem LY Check Tire PressureBelts Install Mower and Drive BeltCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper POSiTiON of ALLInstall Battery See Figs, 5 AssemblyKnow Your Tractor ErationHOW to USE Your Tractor OperatiTo Move Forward and Backward OP RAT Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Starting Mowing TipsADD Gasoune To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule Fill in Dates AS YOU Complete Regular Service Service DatesCustome Respo Lities ENGmNE Battery See FigTo Clean Battery and Terminals CustoCleaning CustomePonsi Ilities To Remove Mower See Fig Service Adju NTSTo iNSTALL Mower TractorTo Replace Mower DRIVE. Belt Service and AOJ StmentsTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig SE CETo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion DRmVE Belt See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentCovE \ SE CE AN a UstmentsCE and Adjustments To Adjust Attachment LiFT Spiring See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Engine Service aTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See To Adjust Carburetor See FigOther StorageSE ICE Otes Problem CauseCorrection Problem Trou Lesh OTI PointsCause Correction Clips Schematic18 HP 44 Tractor = Model Number WH,TEhi @KEY 18 HP 44 Tractor - Model NumberPart DescriptionElectrical 18 HP 44 Tractor Model NumberPart 18 HP 44 Tractor --MODEL Number 917,257720Chassis and Enclosures Chassis and Enclosures KEY PartDescraption Ground Drive DESCRiPTiON Steering Assembly NO. no KEY PartModel Number ENGIN,EKEY Part NO. no 18 HP 44 Tractor Model Number 917,257720 Seat AssemblyNO. no Description 18 HPTractor .. Model Number 20 1918Mower Deck KEY Part NO. no HP 44 Tractor .- Model Number 9! 7,2577208887 TransaxleTransaxle Kohler Engine Model Number MV18S, Type Number Baffles and ShroudBreather and Vent KEY Part Description 18 HP 44 TractorKohler Engine = Model Number MV18S Type Number18 HP 44 Tractor Model Number 917,257720 Carburetor KEY Part NO. no 18 HP 44 Tractor = Model Number 9Kohler Engine = Model Number MV18S, Type Number Crankcase18 HP 44 Tractor o Model Number Cylinder Head 18HP 44 Tractor .. Model NumberKohler Engine o Model Number MV18S, Type Number 18 HP 44 TRACTOR- Model ,NUMBER 917o257720Kohler Engine Model Number MVlSS, Type Number Flywheel KEY Partdescription NO. noGovernor Fuel Pump KEY Partdescription NO. no Camshaft and Valves Camshaft & Valves LOW OIL Pressure SwitchKohler Engine Model Number MV18S Type Number Piston & RODRViCE OTE Not Across HiLL Only Ride UP and Down HillPart Description When Ordering Repair PARTS, Always GiveRepair PRODUCT- Tractor ,MODEL Number