Seres 917.258914 Lawn Mower Owner's Manual & Service Guide PDF (EN)

® MODEL 917.258914 OWNER'S MANUAL ® Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments , Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

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SAFETY RULES Јk Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH L GENERAL OPERATION ° Read, understand, and follow all instructlonsin the manual and on the machine before starting. = Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine° Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc,, which could be picked up and thrown by the blade° . Be surethe area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

= Never carry passengers, ° Do not mew in reverse unless absolutely necessary, Always look down and behind before and while backing. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone° Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place, ° Slow down before tumingo Never leave a running machine unattended° Always turnoff blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting° - Turn off blades when not mowing ° Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. .

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light ° Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs° Watch for trafficwhen operating near orcrossing roadways° Use extra care when loading or unloadingthe machine into a trailer or truck° IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

o Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area, ° Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. ° Never carry children,, They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation_ ° Never allow children to operate the machine° Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. IV. SERVICE - Use extra care In handling gasoline and other fuels, They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running, Allow engine to cool before refueling, Do not smoke. - Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater° . Never run a machine inside a closed area° IL SLOPE OPERATION o Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment botts, tight and keep equipment in good condition_ ° Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly_ o Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-upo Clean oil or fuel spillage° Allow machine to cool before storing° o Stop and inspect the equipment ff you strike an object, Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

° Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running = Grass catcher components are subject towear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec- essary. ° Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. ° Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.

All slopes require extra caution, if you cannot back up the slope or ff you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. DO: Mow up and down slopes, not across° o Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Taft grass can hide obstac/es. o Use slow speed, Choose a low gear so thatyou willnothave to stop or shift while on the slope, = Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. = Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments° These can change the stability ot the machine.

Keep all movement on the s!opes s!owand gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. ° Avoid starting or stopping on a slope° Iftires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope° DO NOT: . Donor turnon slopes unless necessary, and then,turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. ° Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. "Fne mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves In. o Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding. . Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground° ° Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. cAUTION:

Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ............................... adjusting or making repairs, ................. i .......... A WARNING A The engine exhaust from this product con- tains cnemicats Known to the State of Cakfor- nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, i,i, , I 'UU I I "lllll !ll!ll , , I lllll' 'lllll I

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor+ It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department Department. W_ehave.com- petent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual The instructions wilt enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly° Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS HORSEPOWER: 22+5 GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API+SF/SGiSH):

SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32=F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4,2 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3°7 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: +030") MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE SERIAL NUMBER GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0- 5.8 REVERSE: 0- 2.1 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI DATEOF PURCHASE CHARGING SYSTEM: I5 AMPS @ 3600 RPM THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT,, BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35 MIN° CCA: 280 CASE SIZE: UIR YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 27-35 FT.

LBS+ MAONTENANCE AGREEMENT WARNING; This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). Ifa spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator° A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on thisprod- uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES - Follow a regularschedule inmaintaining,caring forand using your tractor.

o Follow the instructions under"Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual° = Read and observe the safety rules. In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Pubfic Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

,%[j- i i,iii,iiii I_'_I ±H ±UW I I "II 'I' '"'III 'I'I"'"'I'I"I' LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RiDiNG EQUIPMENT Fortwo(2)years from the dateof purchase,if thisCraftsmanRidingEquipment is maintained,lubricated and tunedupaccording tothe tnstrucUonsinthe owner'smanual,Searswill repair or replace,freeof charge,any partsfoundto be defective in matedal orworkmanship+ ThisWarranty doesnotcover.

o Expendableitemswhich become worn during normal use, such as blades, sparkplugs,air cleaners, betts,etc° = Tire replacementor repaircaused by puncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,thorns,stumps, or glass_ o Repairs necessarybecauseof operatorabuse,negligence,improperstorageor accidentor the failure to maintainthe equipmentaccordingto theinstructions containedin the owner'smanual ° Riding equipmentused for commercialor rentalpurposes+ LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety(90) days from date of purchase,if any battery includedwith this ridingequipmentprovesdefectivein matedal or workmanship and ourtestingdeterminesthebatterywillnotholda charge, Sears willreplacethe battery at no charge, IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER.

AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP- MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN+HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY,,) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES_ This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other dghts which may vary from state to state+ SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., 13/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60'179 ......... I i ,11'11111 , II ii1,11,1,1, , I I I iii i,i1,,i,, i,iiii

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16.19 WARRANTY ..................................................... _............ 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..................................... 5,15 ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 7-10 OPERATION ........................................................... 12-16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... t7 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................

21-27 STORAGE ................................................................... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 29-30 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................. 32-50 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 51-58 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................ BACK COVER INDEX A Accessories .............................................................. 5 =............. H! '1 I'lll ,llLI I_l' I I'/II"' '" ........ -N E Electrical: Interlocks and Relays ............................ 26 Schematic ..................................................... 31 Wiring Diagram .......................................... 32 Engine:

Air Filter .................................................. 20 Air Screen ............................................. 19 Cooling Fins ......................................... 20 Oil Change .............................................. 19 Oil Level ............................................... 15 OI1Type ........................................15,19 Preparation ................................................ 15 Repair Parts ....................................... 51-58 Starting ................................................. 15-16 Storage ............................................... 25 Operation .......................................................

12_I 6 Operating Mower ............................................ 14 Options: Accessories .............................................. 5 Spark Arrester ..................................... 3,40 Adjustments: Brake ............................................................... 23 Carburetor ................................................ 27 Clutch Pulley .............................................. 23 Gauge Wheels ......................................... I4 Mower Front-To-Back ............................... 22 Side-To-Side .................................... 21 Throttle Control Cable ..........................

27 Air Filter, Engine .................................................... 20 Air Screen, Engine ..................................... 19 Assembly ..................................................... 7-I0 P Parking Brake ..................................................... 13 Parts Bag .............................................................. 6 Parts, Replacement/Repair ................32-50 Product Specifications ................................... 3 R Repair Parts ........................................... 32-50 Battery: Charging ..................................................... 8 Cleaning ................................................

20 Starting with Weak Battery ................ 25 Storage ...................................................... 28 Terminals ................................................. i 9 Belt: Motion Drive RemovaVReplacement ................24 Mower Drive RemovaVReplacement .................. 22 Mower Blade Drive Removal/Replacement ...............23 Blade: Sharpening ............................................... 18 Replacement ........................................... 18 Brake Adjustment .......................................... 23 B F Filten Air Filter ........................................................... 20 Fuel ....................................................................

20 Oil ................................................................... 20 Fuel: Storage .............................................................. 28 Type ................................................................... t 5 Fuse ............................................................................ 26 S Safety Rules ....................................................... 2 Seat ......................................................................... 8 Service and Adjustments ................. 21-27 Carburetor ................................................ 27 Clutch Pulley ..........................................

23 Fuse ........................................................ 26 Hood RemovaVlnstallation ................ 26 Motion Drive Belt Removal/Replacement .................... 22 Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement .................. 22 Mower Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ................ 23 Mower Adjustment Front-to-Back .................................. 22 Side-to-Side .................................... 21 Mower Removal/Instalfation ..........21 Tire Care ........................................ 8,16,25 Slope Guide Sheet .....................................59 Spark Plug(s) .................................................

20 Specifications ....................................................... 3 Starting the Engine ................................. 15-16 Steering Wheel ............................................ 7,24 Stopping the Tractor ....................................... 13 Storage ............................................................... 28 H Headlights ............................................................. 26 Hood Removal/Installation .......................26 C Carburetor Adjustment .................................. 27 Clutch Pulley ...................................................

23 Controls, 'Tractor ......................................12 Customer Responsibilities ..................t7-20 Engine: Air Filter .............................................. 20 Air Screen ......................................... 19 Cooling Fins ..................................... 20 Engine Oil .................................. 15,19 Fuel Filter ........................................... 20 Spark Plug(s) ................................... 20 Tractor: Battery .............................................18 Blade .............................................18 Lubrication Chart .............................. 17 Maintenance Schedule .............

17 Tire Care .................................... 8,18,25 Transaxle ........................................19 Cutting Height, Mower ................................... 13 M Maintenance Schedule ............................. 17 Mower:. Adjustment, Front-to-Back .............. 22 Adjustment, Side-to-Side ................ 2t Blade Replacement .........................18 Blade Sharpening ................................ 18 Cutting Height ...................................... 13 Installation ................................................ 2! Operation ................................................. 14 Removal .................................................

21 Mowing Tips .................................................. t6 Muffler .................................................................... 20 Spark Arrester .................................... 3,40 Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ........27 Tires ............................................................... 8,18,25 Troubleshooting Chart ......................... 29_30 Transaxle ........................................................... 19 T W Oil: O Warranty ................................................................... 3 Wiring Diagram ............................................. 32 Wiring Schematic ..........................................

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