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MODEL NUMBER 917.255890
OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
° Operation
• Customer
Responsibilities
° Service
• Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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  • Page 1 MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly ° Operation • Customer Responsibilities ° Service • Adjustments • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE ISCAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION Ill. CHILDREN • Read, understand, and fellow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting.

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 18.0 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3.5 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen- ter/Department.

  • Page 4: Repair Parts

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-26 CUSTOM ER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-18 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 28-29 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... 5 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 31-43 ASSEMBLY ..............
  • Page 5 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ii1,1 These acceesodes and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE MUFFLER...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton Seat Battery acid (1) Shoulder Bolt 5116-18 Steering Wheel Battery (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (1) LockWasher Steering Sleeve Owner's Manual Parts Bag i iii Parts bag contents not shown full size (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Keys...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY .11 i Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassemb[ed for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. PREPARE BA'I-FERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. •...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 4, 5, 6 & 7) LIFT LEVER ATI'ACHM ENT • Remove banding holding parallel linkup against trac- PLUNGER LIFT LEVER tor. POSITION • Remove retainersecuring long hingepinto parallellink and remove long hinge pin. • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 75"...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 8 and 9) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. nals. Before installing battery, remove DOORS Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. • Make sure drain tube isfastened to drain hole in battery tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery •...

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrationswith yourtractorto familiarize yourselfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION SWITCH ATrACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH CHOKE ATTACHMENT...

  • Page 12: Operation

    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 before starting your tractor and while moving. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 13: Brake

    i ii OPERATION TO TRANSPORT TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 11 & 12) • Raise attachment lift controlto highest position. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with •...
  • Page 14 OPERATION MOWING TIPS ADD GASOLINE • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded is attached to tractor. gasoline. (Useof leaded gasolinewill increasecarbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). •...
  • Page 15 i1|11|11 iii ii CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AS YOU COMPLETE .v,c R EGU LAR SERVICE _(.0_ Check BrakeOperation Ik## CheckTire Pressure Checkfor LooseFasteners Sharpen/ReplaceMower Blades ..C_ LubricationChart Check BatteryLevel/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals CheckTransaxleCooling Adjust BladeBelt(s)Tension .V'_..s Adjust MotionDrive Belt(s) Tension IIII Check EngineOil Level Change EngineOil...

  • Page 16: Charging

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 16) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the biade balanced. unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- RanGe. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION •...

  • Page 17: Product Specifications

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS - TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 18) - Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause All oil must meet API service classification SG. the battery to "leak"...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 20) MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Inspect and replace corroded mufflerand spark arrester (if Clean the foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hours of equipped) as itcould create a fire hazard and/or damage. operation or every season.

  • Page 19: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE 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.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 25 and 26) (See Fig. 27) To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the back is approximately 7/8" to Your tractor has been manufactured with the ability to re- 1-1/8"...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Figs. (See Figs. 30, 28 and 31 and • Remove mower (See'70 REMOVE MOWER" in this Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. section of this manual).
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 33) (See Fig. 34) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parkingbrake. which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. For assistance, there is a belt installationguide decal on If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance bottom side of left footrest.
  • Page 23 ,..,, .,, .,..,,.,, i. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT JUSTMENT (See Figs. 35 and 36) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- The transaxle shouldbe in neutral when the gearshift lever ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly is in the neutral (lock gate) position.
  • Page 24 i iiii ill l i i i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY • Raise hood. (See Figs. 41 and 42) • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 42) (See Fig. 41) The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustmentshouldnotbe necessary. Checkadjustrnentas The throttle control has been preset at the factory and described below before loosening cable.
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR High speed stop isfactory adjusted. Do not adjust-damage may result. (See Figs, 43 and 44) IMPORTANT; NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ment should not be necessary.
  • Page 27 iiii iii STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Fill fuel tank. Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" pmpedy. See =TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check widng, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 30 18 HP 44 " TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 SCHEMATIC BA'I-rERY FUSE 30 AMP. STARTE R WHITE BLACK 41 L ..TILLER ATrACHMENT BLACK _ CONNECTOR WHITE IGNITION SWITCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) WHITE , oTSX, I LAoK CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL BLACK...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,255890 DECALS 22 14 2 14 PART DESCRIPTION 136127 Decal, Engine, HP 138280 Decal, Hood, Stripe, L.H. 138279 Decal, Hood, Stripe, R.H. 138264 Decal, Gdll 138261 Decal, Side Panel, L.H. 108631X Decal, II 125880X...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 ELECTRICAL - 24...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 109310X Key, Ignition 136850 Harness, Light Socket (Includes Key Number 3) 4152J Bulb, Light 4406R Switch, Ignition 109553X Switch, Interlock, Attachment Clutch 124211X Nut, Ignition 110712X Switch, Light 109081X Solenoid...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _7_,1_13_93 _D 12 _97 104_83_...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 127437 Seat 136814 Hinge Bracket, Front, L.H. 131451 Pan, Seat 136813 Hinge Bracket, Front, R.H. Hood 126656X Bracket, Pivot, Seat 136673X417 105529X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 108067X Nut, Pal GriU...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 DRIVE - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT- SPARK ARRESTER...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 126909X 121327X Spring, Brake Rod Pulley, Transaxle 12000004 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge Ring, Retainer 123800X Washer 1-1/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 2228M Key, Woodruff #9 127783...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE _ 75 @ s2 <_...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Locknut, Hex W/washer 5/8-11 133742 Insert, Steering Wheel 73601000 73940800 Nut, Toplock 1/2-20 UNF 17490508 Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Rolling 100712K Washer 5/16-18 x 1/2 133741...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 LIFT ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 LIFT ADJUSTMENT PART DESCRIPTION 106933X Knob 110924X Lever, Mower Clutch 138170 Bracket, Pivot 73710700 Nut, Crownlock, Jam 7/16-20 UNF STD523707 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 3/4 106451X Bolt, Shoulder 108387X Rod, Clutch, Primary 76020412...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,255890 MOWER p-..-.- 7 ='_- _11_82 _ 89 _,3@,2 ®5,®,o...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 MOWER PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 121423X Housing, Mower 102951X Brake, Block 129762 Stop Assembly, Parallel Link STD551031 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Gauge 4921H Retainer, Spring STD523112 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 105744X Hinge Pin, Front 108394X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 143.820-016 33_.
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE- MODEL NUMBER 143.820-016 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 770088 Case, Transaxle 772098 Cover, Transaxle 778253 Gear, Spur 15 Teeth 784342 Rod and Fork Assembly, Shift 778211 Gear, Spur 12 Teeth 776274...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1254-01 5-1_ 11019 LABEL KIT I 1358 GASKET SET ! 2!9A * REQUIRES SPECIAL TO 0 LS TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1254-01 e 592 1358 GASKET SET I ]86_ P UMP.EPAIR K'Ti 121 CARBUREFO R O VERHAUL KIT (_117...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1254-01 f-_--------._005...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 18 liP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1254=01 Reference Numl ,_.,. r Motor and Thru Bolt Brush Armature Housing Drive End Cap End Cap Ass'y. Manufacturer Assembly Drive Ass'y.
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1254-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 494533 Cylinder Assembly 213290 Manifold, Intake 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 271412 *** Gasket, Carburetor &...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255890 BRIGGS & STRAI-FON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1254.01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 219A 394348 Gear, Governor 535 271271 Element, Air Cleaner 222773 Washer, Thrust 537 271411...
  • Page 52 SERVICE NOTES , ..i = J i...
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  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING _" "- ..CUT OUT o GUIDE TH_ I_. _ NDOTT_ _ 76O8L _ _..- SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 °...
  • Page 56 [R;IFTSMI N ® SEARS OWNER'S 18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER MANUAL ELECTRIC START 44" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. MODEL NO. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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