Sears 917.257632 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

tfsteering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsinthe Assembly

section of this manual

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on

your tractor° If damage has occurred to affect the front

wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center/depadmento

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 26)

• Block up axle securely

•Removeaxle cover, retainingring andwashers to allow

wheel removal (rearwheel containsa square key - Do

not lose).

° Repair tire and reassembleo

°On rearwheels only: align grooves inrear wheel hub

and axle. Insert square key

°Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

•Replace axle cover..

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE COVER

i

_SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 26

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 27)

CAUTION: Lead.,acid batteries gener-

ateexplosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR 1S EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM° THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES,,

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

° Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

=Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery_

°Connect the other end of the BLACK cabte to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER

•BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery,,

= RED cable last from both batteries..

POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CHARGED

BATTERY

POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

FIG. 27

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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