Sears 917.257632 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 23)

The mower blade d rivebelt may be replacedwithouttools_

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 andidler pulleys,.

°Putl belt away from mower,

BELT INSTALLATION -

• install new belt in reverse order of removal.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt

guides.

• Instal/mower {n reverse order' of removal instructions.

wrrH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

JAM NUT

ERAT1NG

M

FIG. 24

MANDREL IDLER

PULLEY PULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 23

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24)

'Yourtractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

whichis mounted on the rightside of the transaxle.

If tractorrequires more thansix (6) feet stopping distance

at highspeed inhighestgear, then brake mustbe adjusted.

• Depressclutch/brakepedal and engage parkingbrake,

=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'L Retighten jam nut against nut "A",

°Engage parking brake and recheck distance,,

° Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is

still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary. Contact your' nearest au-

thorized service center/department.

20

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 25)

Park the tractor'on level surface, Engage parkingbrake.

For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom sideof left footrest,,

•Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of this manual°)

°Remove upper belt keeper,

° Remove belt from stationary idler'and clutching idler,

° Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor° Remove belt

upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep-

ers.

° Pullbeit towardfront of tractorand remove downwards

from around enginepulley.

•Installnew belt by reversingabove procedure_

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS

POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS.

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1 PULLEY I-'OCA OR

tCLUTc.r.G_v_-_l_ I- It TAaS

| il _._/° ),l| tr_UPPERBELT

/_ _ | II KEEPER

| STAT]ONARY"_!1 ! | II

ITRANSAXLE,,,_!! .LJ'L--, !1

FIG. 25

Contents

Main MODEL SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers !11.CHILDREN CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where itcannot MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX B C E ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ENGIN E MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Q Parts bag contents not shown full size ti ' L'--..... _:H ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON BEFORE ROLLINGTRACTOR OFF SKID HOW TO SET UP ",/'OUR TRACTOR PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) ,/CHECKLIST OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNEWS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR OPERATION & HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR STOPPING (See Fig. 7) TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7) (See Fig. 7) OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE OPEBATIO ADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) MOWING TiPS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES C,eanAirF,ter _I 1 l .... ..................._! !............._I I I..............I I I I I I .I1 ! t ......1_............... ,IClean Engine Coohng Fins 2 j ' GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS \ TRACTOR BRAKE OPERATION TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11) BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10) mz AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15) CUSTOMER RESPO '17 MUFFLER SPARK PLUGS A: TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18) TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 18) $ERVmCEAND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24) TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 26) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 27) SE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 28) $ERVnCE A ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig, 30) STORAGE TRACTOR BATTERY ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING POUNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION SCHEMATIC [ oliio B ,cK sv ' c" ......_E ....C"/7I["-_ '---1.... 13 HP 42" TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 ELECTRICAL 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,257632 ELECTRICAL CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES \ 3O i CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 13 HP 42" TRACTOR -. MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 DRIVE i DRIVE PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 STEERING ASSEMBLY !:k:i STEERING ASSEMBLY SEAT ASSEMBLY DECALS \ WHEELS & TIRES J 1,o <_24 fJ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SparkArrester ENGINE 13 HP 42" TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 Page LIFT 13 HP 42" TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 4'1 13 HP 42" TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 42" MOWER f\2 42" MOWER PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 DANA TRANSAXLE -MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 Page REPAHR PARTS 13 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257632 95 I t I I I _6s7 ! 333 0 @ BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-01 5O BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-01 Page Page Page SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.257632 IIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II HIIIIIIIIIIIIIII..................................... CRgFrSMnN 13.0 HP IC ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR