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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.255575
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before
Operating
This Equipment
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12,5 HP _C
ELECTRIC
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3 6n One Convertible
38" MOWER DECK
6 SPEED TRANSAXLIE
LAWN TRACTOR
oAssembiy
° Operation
o Customer
Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustment
o Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 --w. i lull l i,,,,it,lllll,,i OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.255575 ® 12,5 HP _C Caution: ELECTRIC START Read and follow all Safety Rules 3 6n One Convertible and Instructions 38" MOWER DECK Before Operating This Equipment 6 SPEED TRANSAXLIE LAWN TRACTOR oAssembiy °...
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETANDTHROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the...
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Page 3: Customer Responsibilities 3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 12,5 tured to give you the best possible dependability performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............OPERATION ............11-t4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-24 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-18 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ..........26-27 INDEX ......;..........REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 29-45 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ...........
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Page 5: Accessories
i,ii illlllll ii ii lulll, lUll, iii ii iiill ACCESSORIES AND ATTAC ENTS ..........i l i,, , ....These accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. - Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ..... ],,,i ,, i ,unH ....mlnlll H. " ,i. ii ........ Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton ......n,,.uu ......,mu H.I Seat ÷ (2) Sheet © Metal Screws #10-I6 x l/2 ufcher Plate Steering...
- Page 7 ASSSM L¥ i i 1,1,11 ii, iiii Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, al_parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure their proper tightness.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY 1,1,111 ......... INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION'.
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5) BATTERY BOX DOOR CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove rings, etc. etal bracelets, wristwatch bands, Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. POSITIVE NEGATIVE ,i, ,,i1,11,...
- Page 10 ,i,i i,i, i, i1,, i ii1,,-,,,,,,,,, H,II,, ASSEMBLY ,11,, i,i..iii i1,1 ,i,i1,,,,,i, ,,i,, ,i i,ii ii INSTALL IViULCHER PLATE TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING (See Figs. 6 & 7) Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of guard from...
- Page 11 OPEF ATIO ..,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. A'I'FACNM ENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION...
- Page 12 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available...
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Page 13: Carburetor
OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig, 10) • clutch/brake stopping is absolutely necessary, push Yourtractorisequippedwithanoperatorpresencesensing pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with brake the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will Move gearshift Iever to 1st gear and be sure you have shut off the engine allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart... - Page 14 ,=, ,,= ,n ,==,=== i n=n!n.n ....OPERATION = 1,1! 1,1 ,11,1,11, , ==,,i ......... TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run fences, driveways, etc, After one or two rounds, mow out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from...
- Page 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__/S_ AS YOUCOMPLETE _O_, ,G_,_. .£',_ _-_..£O". __ERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation 6# 4 v" Check Tire Pressure V" V" Check for Loose Fasteners V" Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades v" C _bricat_-_h-art Check Battery LeveltRecharge MY" V" Clean Battery and Terminals...
- Page 16 ..CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) Care should be taken to keep the biade balanced. Always observe safety rutes when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade wilt cause excessive vibration and even- nance, tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION •...
- Page 17 CUSTO ILITmES RESPON TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly, Do not overfill, For approximate capacity see •...
- Page 18 ........iinulu u=uHuml"Hi ........CUSTOMER RESPON TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE - Install replacement oil fitter by turning clockwise untii • Remove knob and cover plate, rubber gasket contacts mounting surface, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn. • Remove cartridge and clean by tapping gently on flat surface.
- Page 19 SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever In "NEUTRAL" position. Place attachment clutch In "DISENGAGED" position, Turn Ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where It cannot come In contact with plug.
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Page 20: Side-To-Side
SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS J, ,uu,u ......................TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACKADjUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SUR E TO ADJ UST BOTH FRONT LINKS... - Page 21 ,r,,,,1=,1 SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS ..,,,,i,1,1111 ,,, TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE"ENGAGED" (See Fig. 25) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools, Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on the mower housing.
- Page 22 I"IHII'H'I'IHI' '1'"' "11 "1 SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS ........TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig. 29) if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (Ieft to right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per' instructions in the Assembly CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-...
- Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 30) TO REMOVE HOOD GRILL (See Fig. 31) Replace with 30 amp automotive.type piug4n fuse. • Raise hood, fuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directly • Unsnap headlight wire connector. in front of the dash •...
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Page 24: Throttle Control Cable
,ll ..i,,i,ill,,i ..,,=l ,,l= ....ill,, SSRWCE AND ADJUSTMENTS = H=HHHI, ,,,q=,,, FINAL SETTING - ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE • Start engine and allow to warn} for five minutes. Make (See Fig. 32) final adjustment, s with engine running and shift/motion control lever in NEUTRAL' position. -
Page 25: Cleaning
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or ifthe unit will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL CAUTION: Never store the tractor with SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER. -
Page 26: Fuse
i. ,111 ..i1,11111.11..11.., i TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wiltnet start Fillfuel tank. Out of fuel. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section_ Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded_ Bad spark plug 4_ Replace sparkplug. -
Page 27: Seat
IH,I, i,,11 ....TROU LESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ....,.,,,,, ,, ,, ....... ,,,,,,,,,,, ..... Engine continues to run Faulty operator.safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections, tf not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact See_ Service Center/Department with attachment clutch engaged... -
Page 28: Spark Plugs
12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255575 SCH EIViATIC BLACK BATTERY , "Jill"-" STARTER WHITE BLACK ..SOLENOID BLACK SEAT SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH I..(NOT OCCUPIED) ..CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK /-;-7 ATT'MENT CLUTCH GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR BLACK BLACK...