Sears 917.257643 CUSTOMER R, IBILtTIES

CUSTOMER R

TRACTOR

Always observe safety ruleswhen performing any mainte_

nanceo

BRAKE OPERATION

BLADE

tf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual).

TIRES

=Maintainproper air pressure in at! tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual),

• Keep tires free ofgasoline, oil, or insectcontrol chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.,

= Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.,

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp_ Re_

place bent or damaged blades.,

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig, 13)

•Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

• Remove hexbolt, lock washer andfiat washer securing

blade_

-lnstali new or resharpened blade withtrailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

°Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flatwasher in

exact order as shown.

IBILtTIES

MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

TRAILING EDGE

FLAT WASHER l

LOCKWASHER_ "'_

HEX BOLT

*A GRADE 8HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIRED BY StX LINES ONTHE BOLT HEAD,.

FIG. 13

°Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. LbSotorque),

iMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT 1SGRADE 8 HEATTREATED

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- butif you

do, be sure the blade isbalanced_

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalanced blade wiUcause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine,

° Theblade canbe sharpened with a file or on a grinding

wheel Donot attempt tosharpen while on the mower,

• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter

steel bolt, pin, or a cone batancero (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instructions supp3ied with bal-

ancer).

° Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallet with the ground.

tf blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position. Ifeither end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade., The lobes of

the center hole may appear to be centered, but are noL

CENTER HOLE //

FIG. 14

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Contents

Main MODEL 917.257643 OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers ..........,oo.,or,,iss m o,,o.o;.,ou, I MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITOES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT ...... LIMITED 90=DAYWARRANTY ON BATTERY INDEX E O ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ENGINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size i,=,- Parts packed separately in carton Parts bag contents not shown full size ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACKCARTON BEFORE ROLL!!NG TRACTOR OFFSK|D \ CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ASSEMBLY CHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM DECK (See Fig. 5) ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7) TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING ,/'CHECKLIST OPERATI KNOW YOUR TRACTOR HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR \ TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9) STOPPING (See Fig. 9) TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 9) OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) TO TRANSPORT BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. !6) OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES sc. oo. " 15 AsYOUCOMPL_E ./__"" &eekTirePressure J V' T CUSTOMER R TRACTOR BRAKE OPERATION TIRES BLADE CARE CUSTOMER RES ENGINE "17 ...................... PONSIBnLITmES CUSTOMER R BIL:ITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18) ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER SPARK PLUGS IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19) CLEANING SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR 2O TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20) TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 20) Page AND ADJUSTM 0 22 (See Fig. 25) TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26) $ERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29) ICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS (See Fig. 30) ENGINE I STORAGE i........................................... I TRACTOR BATTERY ENGINE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TROU PROBLEM Engine"backfires" whenturning engine "OFF" COTING POINTS CAUSE REo O1110 BLA0,, :.0 o cH^.G,.GSYSTEMOUTPUT _C.A.G,.Gsystem.DtSCO..ECTEO1 Cb REPAIR PARTS _/ Page 15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257643 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 21 \ 14-.__ 4_._ REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES DRIVE 84 16 15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257643 STEERING ASSEMBLY 31 I 16 34 35 15 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257643 SEAT ASSEMBLY REPAIR DECALS WHEELS & TIRES REPAIR ENGINE \ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester REPAIR ENGINE 15 HP 42" TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.257643 i 15 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257643 MOWER LIFT MOWER DECK 32 \ REPARR PARTS MOWER DECK 15 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257643 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 Page 15 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,257643 _J__!_.....................7il !16 46 RE.PA ! I006 15 HP 42" TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.257643 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0160-01 .........94oo3 *'39_05 209 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0160-01 REPABR PARTS BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0160-01 Page SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION i OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.257643 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: RnFTSMRN 15.0 HP IC ELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR