Sears 917.257632 CRgFrSMnN

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.257632

IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATIONAND

ORDERING,CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

CRgFrSMnN®

13.0 HP IC

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Each 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 the

blower housing of the engine.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Coo Service Center/Department and most Re-

tai!Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

° PRODUC'f "TRACTOR

"MODEL NUMBER -917.257632

,, ENGINE MODEL NO. -28M707, TYPE NO. 0137-01

,, PART NUMBER

•PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians.,, professional technicians

specificatly trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service whatwe sell.

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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