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1®MODEL U 917,258960 OWNER'S NIANUAL° Assembny° OperationoCustomer Responsibilities° Service and Adjustments° Repair PartsCAUTION: Read and follo

ASSE BLYCHECK TiRE PRESSURETile tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory forsllipping purposes.. Correct tire pressure is important forb

OPERATIONH:Ul ,, ,ll ' ' 'These symbols may appear on your product or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand the

KNOW YOUR TRACYOROPERAWIONREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations witi_ your tractor to

OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety gla

OPERATmOTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8)Adjust gauge wheels with tractor-on a flat levet sufface_o Adjust mower to desked cutting heigl!t (See &quo

OPE ATmOsystem of an engine while in storage. To avoid engineproblems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-age of 30 days or longer. Drain t

OPERATIOrViULCH_NG MOWING TiPSIMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEPMOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS ANDTRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USEo Tile special mu

OUST0ER RESPONS ULI ESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE : ___ /. __!_n_n_ ../_/'_o_,_''* ...FILL IN DATES /_!?-_, _<,0_ASYOUCOMPLETEREGUL.AR

OUSTOMERI'RACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mahlte-nance,BRAKE OPERATIONIf unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping dist

CUSTO IRESPONSIYour tractor has a batten.i charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use,, However, periodic charging of thebattery with an auto

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.FA

CUSWO£ IIER RESPONSIBILITIESCLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig, 17)Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventengine damage frorn overheating Cte

SERVHCE AND ADJUST ENT$CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:o Depress clutchlbrake pedal fully and set parking brake.° Place gearshif

SERVHOE AND ADJUSTMENTSFROItT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) -I_IPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-StDE IFTHE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJU

SERVHCE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 25)Park the tractor on level surface,, Engage parking brake• Remove mower drive belt

SERVICE AND ADJUST ENTS"TO REPLACE IVIOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig, 28)Pad< tt_e tractor on level surface.. Engage pafldng brake.For ease of serv

SERVICE A ADJUSTME TSTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 31) -o Block up axle securelyo Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to

ERV CE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST ATTACHMENT UFT SPRING(See Fig, 33)o While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jamnut.o Turn adjustment bolt cl

SERVnCEiii JJl / i J i i Jii _.,,..._,,,_ ,,AND ADJUST ENTSTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL(See Figs. 35 and 36)Ttne choke control has been preset at tlne fact

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore..i _ CAUTION: Never

PROBLEMWill not startHard to startlu ii ii ii : :Engine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstart...,,,,,, ...Loss of powerExcessiv

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsTractor., It has been designed, engineered and manufac-tured to give you the best possible dependability an

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to tunwhen operator leaves seatwilh attachment clutchengagedPoorcut-unevenMower blades willnotrotatePoor

SCHEMATmC[/77 ___TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.258960REMOVABLECONNECTIONS@NON-REMOVABLECONNECTIONSIGNITION SWITCH__Posmo.circuit'G+ + 'MA_"

REPAgR PARTSELECTRICAL2589TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.25896072622401912_k1Il\\2O313514516d3332\!/32////!///

REPAnR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258960KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONI 144927 Battery2 74760412 Boft Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/43 STD551125 Wa

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258960CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES10918/1559/9295368,%0..>. 17/684134

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.258960CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 150253 Rail, Fram

REPAIR PARTSGROUND DRIVETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258960423837 6296436467369636236

REIPA R PARTSGROUND DRIVETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258960KEY PARTNO, NO,,1 9858MI3 7563R4 174905085 STD5414376 STD5612107 1491768 120000349 1400801

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REPAIR PARTSSTEERING ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2589£,0KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 121472X2 t370943 6855M4 1369605 1369596 6266H7 t2t748X8

TABLE OF OONTENTISAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

REPAHR PARTSENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258960216535O5218 152617Q372720114142439,,j j56! '!"iJ 55Iiii_;/ 5,% ,73354483829[ SPARK ARR_

REIPA R PARTSENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258960KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION2 1529475 132003007 1513968 12!361X9 15082810 I05432Xtl 140923t2 14399

REPAIR PARTSSEAT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25896019125422213KEYNO.123456781012t3PARTNO.14012414055 t140675127018X145006STD541437124181X1501

REPAmRDECALSPARTS1813TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2589606 3 7 I5 !5 7 4 1388212t021201117_1423KEY PARTNOo NO.t 1568342 "1514483 1467054 1467066 1

REPAUR PARTSLIFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25896040391323424243381144il23213221220 19151844

IREPAnR PARTSLIFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258960KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 t21006X2 1543893 12t002X4 120000225 192920166 747806247 1256

REPABR PARTSMOWER DECKTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2589604645\11711931212746

REPARR PARTSMOWER DECKTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258960KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1569483 1384575 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 15244312 12989

REPAIR PARTSTRANSAXLETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258960331I4556537271,92 93/71514348

REPABR PARTSTRANSAXLETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258960KEY PARTNO. NO.123456789t011!2t314! 516I718i9202t22232425262728293O313233343536373940414546495

ACCESSORmES AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail oullets and service centers when the tractor was

REPANR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258960KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER ! ...38 37,,#,9

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.258960KOHLER ENGINE _ MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - lvIODEL NUMBER 917.258960KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 6553852

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258960KOHLER ENGINE - f_]ODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538IGNITION/ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION11

REPAaR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258960KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538STARTING SYSTEM !6_235/0a@@@oL_ENGINE CONTROLS ii,,

REPAQRPARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258960K:OHLER ENGBNE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUr_BER 65538STARTING SYSTEMENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258960KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 655382 ----_FUEL SYSTEMEXHAU.ST _...3---_65__96./? 5

REPAORPARTSTRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.258960KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NU[,fdBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538FUELSYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION111213141516

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING _ -.__UIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY L

CO + TENTS OF HARDWARE PACK(t) Shoulder Bolt 5/t6-18(2) Screws #10 x 5/80(2) Washers©(2) Loci< Washers #10f_(2) Weld Nuts #10 d 13/16 x 3/4 x 16 G

OWNE 'SUALMODEL NO.917.258960IF YOU NEEDREPAaR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR RE

LYYou rnew tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembted for shipping purposesTo ensure safe and proper

ASSEBa.BLYCONNECT BAT _ER'_ 0see Fig. 2}CAUTION: Do not short battery termi.,rials+ Before connecting bakery, re._move metal bracelets, wristwatc

ASSEM LYINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (SeeFigs. 4 and 6)Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspensionarms are raised with attachment lift co