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CRRFTSMON°
MODEL NUMBER 917.257561

OWNER'SMANUAL

• Assembly
• Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow

all safety

Convertible

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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
I.

GENERAL

•

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in 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 ob ects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc,
wh ch cou d be picked up and thrown by the blade..
Be sure the area is clear of otherpeople before mowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area,
Never carry passengers
Do not mow 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 turning
Never leave a running machine unattended. Atways turn off
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.

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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, Neverassume that children wiif remain
where you last saw them.
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Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children..

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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 corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE
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OPERATION

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Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover
accidents, which can result in severe injury or death, AH slopes
require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it.

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Mow up and down slopes, not across.
Remove obstacles such as recks, tree limbs, etc
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps
Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine Taft grass can hide obstacles..
Use slow speed. Choose a tow gear so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope.r
FO[IOW 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 of the machine.
Keep atl movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the
slope,

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Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are
flammable and vapors are expioslveo
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 indoorso
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.
Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight
and keep equipment in good condition
Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper
operation regularly
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up
Clean oil or fuei spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing
Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running
Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and
deterioration, which could expose moving parts or al/ow
objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and
replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary
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.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions,
it means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

DO NOT:
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Donot turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible°
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments
The
mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge
of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
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Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause
s!iding.
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Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
ground.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area,.

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Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into
a trailer or truck.
SLOPE

CHILDREN

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.

Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes

PRODUCT

CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a Sears
Tractor.. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured 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..
We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair
this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enabfe you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER

917,257561

SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:

180

GASOLINE CAPACITY
AND TYPE:

3 5 GALLONS
UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SG):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

&0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG:
(GAP: ,030")

CHAMPION
STD361458

RJ-19LM

VALVE CLEARANCE:

INTAKE:
EXHAUST:

.004" - °006"
°007" - .009"

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:
1st
2rid
3rd
4th
5th
REVERSE:

SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WtLL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE
AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE_
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MAINTENANCE

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:
REAR:

14 PSI
10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

30-35 F'T. LBS

AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance
Agreement
uct., Contact your nearest Sears

CUSTOMER

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WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). tf a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in
effective working order by the operator.

is available on this prodstore for details.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Read and observe the safety ruIes
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using
your unit,

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Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities"
and "Storage' sections of this owner's manual.

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In the state of California the above is required by taw
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar law&. 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).
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

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START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the
instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
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Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and beltso
Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass,
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes,.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY

ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or
workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge..
WARRANTY SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT

IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING
IN THE UNITED STATES

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EQLItPMENT

TO THE

NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ............................................................
2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................
3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18
WARRANTY ..................................................................
3
TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........................................
5
ASSEMBLY .............................................................
7-10
OPERATION ..........................................................
11-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .....................................
15
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 19-24
STORAG E ...................................................................
25
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................
26-27
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................ 30-47
REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ....................................
48-53
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE
............... BACK COVER

INDEX
E

Operation
11-14
Operating Mower ..................................... 13
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Accessories

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Adjustments:
Brake ..................................
Carburetor ................................
Mower
Front-To-Back
Side-To-Side ......................
Throttle Control Cable ..................
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5
21
24
20
20
23

Air Filter, Engine
17-18
Air Screen, Engine ................................. 18
Assembly ...............................
7- t 0
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B
Battery:
Charging
Cleaning .....................................
17
Installation .............................
9
Levels ......................................... 8,16
Preparation ...................................
8
Starting with Weak Battery ........... 22
Storage ..............................
28
Terminals
17
Belt:
Motion Drive
Removal/Replacement
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21
Mower Blade(s)
RemovaVReplacement
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21
Blade:
Sharpening ........................
16
Replacement ................................. 16
Brake Adjustment .................
21
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Options:
Accessories
Spark Arrester ............................ 3,40
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P
Parking Brake ...................................... 12
Parts Bag
6
Parts, Replacement!Repair
........... 30-47
Product Specifications ..........................
3
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R
Repair Parts ..................................... 30-47

C
Carburetor Adjustment ...................
24
Controls, Tractor
................................. 11
Customer Responsibilities .............. 15-18
Engine:
Air Filter ............................
17-18
Air Screen, Engine ...................... 18
Cooling Fins, Engine ............... 18
Engine Oil ...............................
17
Fuel Filter ................................
18
Spark Plug(s) ............................. 18
Tractor:
Battery
17
Blade .............................................. 16
Lubrication Chart ..................... 15
Maintenance Schedule ............ 15
Tire Care ............................ 8,16,22
Transaxle ................................... 17
Cutting Height, Mower ........................... 12
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Electrical:
Interlocks and Relays
.............. 23
Schematic ............................
29
Wiring Diagram ...............
30
Engine:
Air Filter ..................................
18
Air Screen ................................
18
Cooling Fins, Engine
............... 18
Oil Change ...............................
17
Oil Level ............................
13,17
Oil Type .............................
17
Preparation ...............................
13
Repair Parts
....................... 30-47
Starting ...................................
14
Storage ...............................
25

Filter:
Air Filter ...................
Fuel ..........................
Fuel:
Type
Storage
Fuse

17-18
!7-18
13
25
23

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H
Hood Removal/Installation

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Leveling Mower Deck ....................
Lubrication:
Chart .............................

Safety Rules .........................................
2
Seat ........................................................
8
Service and Adjustments ....................
1g-24
Carburetor ..................................... 24
Fuse ................................................ 23
Hood Removal/Installation
........... 23
Motion Drive Belt
Removal/Replacement
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21
Mower Belt(s)
Remova!/Replacement
............. 21
Mower Adjustment
Front4o-Back .............................. 20
Side-to-Side ............................. 20
Mower Removal .............................. 19
Tire Care ............................... 8,16,22
Slope Guide Sheet
55
Spark Plug(s) .......................................... 18
Specifications
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Maintenance Schedule ....................
15
Mower:
Adjustment, Front4o-Back .......... 20
Adjustment, Side4o-Side ........... 20
Blade Sharpening .......................... 16
Blade Replacement ..................
16
Cutting Height
12
Installation ....................................... 19
Operation ...................................... 13
Removal ....................................
19
Mowing Tips .....................................
14
Muffler
Spark Arrester
3,40
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Starting the Engine ........................... 13-14
Steering Wheel .....................................7,22
Stopping the Tractor ............................... 12
Storage ...................................................... 25

T
Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ........23
Tires .................................................. 8,16,22
Trouble Shooting Chart .................. 26-27
Transaxle ......................................................
17

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O
Oil:
Cold Weather Conditions ....... 13,17
Engine ....................................
13,17
Storage .....................................
25

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Warranty ....................................................... 3
Wiling Diagram ..................................... 29
Wiring Schematic ...............................
30

ACCESSORIES
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These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased.
Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor..

ENGINE

MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG

GAS CAN

ENGINE OIL

FUEL STABILIZER

BLADES

BELTS

PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor Many of these are Iisted below with brief explanations of how they can help
you This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change in future years ° more attachments may be added, changes
may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model Contact your nearest Sears store for the
accessories and attachments
that are available for your tractor.
Most of these attachments
attaching and detaching.

do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn Tapered 2.,5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs
puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in.
Steel weight tray for increased penetration.
BAGGER lets you collect
grass clippings and leaves for a
healthier, heater looking lawn.. Two Permanex containers hold
30-ga{Ion plastic bags
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage.
CARTS make hauling easy
Variety of sizes available, plus
accessories such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cart cover,
protective mat and dolly
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24
hardened steel coring tips 150 lb capacity weight tray
EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster
FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce
chances of "sca{ping" on uneven terrain.
GANG HITCH _etsyou tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments at once,
such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers,
carts or other heavy attachments)..
GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain. For mower decks not so
equipped.
MULCH RAKIFJDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Useful to prepa re bare areas for seeding. Available for front
or rear mounting.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
REEL-ACTION
SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36_inch wide path and
tosses thatch into large hopper. Mounts behind tractor
MULCHING KIT, once installed, lets you mu_ch, discharge orbag
clippings (bagger optional) without changing bEades. For models
not equipped as 3-in-1 Convertible mowers°

SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath Drum-type auger handles
powdery and wet/heavy snow
Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seal 6-inch
diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet. Uff controlled at
tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear
drawbar weight .)
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-volt source.. Includes booms for
automat{c spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying. Wand
has adjustable spray pattern
For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers..
SPREADERISEEDERS
make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing easy, Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular deicers and sand.
SWEEPERS fet you co({ect grass c{ippings and leaves
TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds,
cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own built-in
lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch°
Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor. Simply hook up to the tractor
drawbar and go! Optional
accessories
convert unit for
dethatching, aerating, hilling...without tooIs,
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
links give smooth ride, outstanding traction.
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel
frame, ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree
visibility Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm
and dry Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun
protector in summer. Optional accessories
include:
tinted/
tempered solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;
12-vott amber caution light for mounting on cab top.
VACS for powerfut collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves.
Optional wand attachment
to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
places. VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications
Uses (1) 55 Ib weight
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials.

RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you lead and unload tractor from a
pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or2 x 10 lumber.
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface_ 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs of weight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf° Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum..
SNOWBLADEforsnowremovalonly.
14-inchhigh 42-inchwide
blade clears 38-inch path when angled left or righL Raises Iowers
with side lever AdjustabLe skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weighL)

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