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- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.254722 ERRFTSMRN YT 18HP TWIN CYLINDER Caution: Read and Follow "MOWER All Safety Rules Instructions YARD TRACTOR Before Operating This ,,Equipment _,fJ • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair and Adjustment • Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck Co., Chicago,...
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. OPERA TOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points, attachments, b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
- Page 3 CONGRA TUt.A TfONS on your purchase of a Sears teHP SERIAL Yard Tractor. has been designed, engineered NUMBER ,manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. DATE PUR_CHASE ohou/d you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, ptease contact your nearest Sears Service SERIAL...
- Page 4 iNDEX Fuel: Adjustments: Stopping Your Tractor Brake Type Tractor Operation on Hills Carburetor Storage Options Mower Drive Belt Fuse Attachments ....Mo wet Spark Arrester ....Front-To-Rear Side- To-Side Throttle Control Cable Hood Removal Cieaner Cleaning Paper Cartridge Parts Intake Screen, Engine Lubrication:...
- Page 5 ASSEMBL Y KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR YARD TRACTOR. If you understand e machine and its operation, will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading manual, compare the illustrations with your Yard Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location...
- Page 6 ASSEMBL Y A SSEMBL Y PARTS CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE L OCA TION BA TTER Y (2) Wing - 1/4 - 20 © BA TTER Y (2) Hex Bolt, 1/4- TERMINAL (2) Lockwasher (2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. (2) Hex Nut, - 20 ©...
- Page 7 ASSEMBL Y To assemble adjust your tractor you will aeed: (2J 7/16" wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge Screwdriver (1) 9/t6" wrench CUT AWAY VIEW (1) 1/2" wrench Utility Knife Ratchet Wrench (1) 3/4" wrench -- VENT (1) 3/4" socket cz:::::cy _ BATTERY TUBE NOTE: RIGHT HAND...
- Page 8 ASSEMBL Y Insta# S{eering Wheel NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD, a. Use a 3/4" wrench to remove lock nut, 2- 1/4'" diameter washer (shown full size below) from steering column (Fig, 3). " STEERING WHEEL LOCK 1i,'D,A, WASHER -_STEERING WHEEL iNSERT Position steering...
- Page 9 ASSEMBL Y e. Connect battery cable to posit/re battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, /ockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below) found in bag of parts (Fig. 5). Tighten securely. f. Connect BLACK ground cable to negadve battery terminal with remaining...
- Page 10 ASSEMBL Y Mower tnsta#ation Your 44_'mower installs without use of tools. CLUTCH RETAINER SPRING a. Raise lift lever (Fig. 9) to its highest position. b. Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise CLUTCH LEVER SUSPENS{ON (.f"..) to fewest position tFig. --_" RETAINER SPRING .__.J J_ Slide mower...
- Page 11 Mower Drive Be# Adjustment Your tractor has been manufactured with ability re-adjust mower drive belt provide you with longer belt !ire. attachment clutch lever (Fig, 9) travels 3-1/2" up the slot in the dash before sp. r ing tension resistance evident, adjustment _s necessary.
- Page 12 OPERA T?ON KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR YARD TRACTOR. tf you understand the machine and" operation, you wil! achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Yard Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location...
- Page 13 OPERA TION 1. Stopping Your Tractor CAUTION: DO NOT CHOKE CARBURETOR TO STOP INTAKE THE ENGINE DUCT OTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR , REVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE. Push clutch/brake pedal into full "'BRAKE" position. b. Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
- Page 14 OPERA TION Operaft#_g Your "fr_ctor and f!_e_er NOTE: THIS TRACTOR EQUIPPED WiTH OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH, NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH FEW MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF ENGINE RUNNING ATTACHMENT TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT.
- Page 15 TtON OPERA CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT AIR- INTAKE DUCT INSTALLED (FIG, 4). MAKE SURE BOTTOM LIP OF AIR INTAKE DUCT SITS BETWEEN BATTERY AND LIP OF BATTERY TRAY. Mowing Tips NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WiTH 'THROTTLE MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED.
- Page 16 MAINTENANCE With Every Mowing 1. Make sure a// nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure. 2. Observe a// safety precautions. Keep tractor we//lubricated (refer to page 20). First 2 Hours (Two Mowings) Change Engine Changing off after the first two hours...
- Page 17 tNTENANCE Every 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing Season) 7. Brake Adjustment This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transaxle (Fig. 22), IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN FEET STOPPING DISTANCE HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED, Depress...
- Page 18 INTENANCE Every 50 Hours {Once a Mowing Season) (Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent servicing,) CUT AWAY VIEW 1. Check Battery Battery acid level each battery cell VENT CAP should be even with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig. 24), ONLY distilled...
- Page 19 INTENANCE Lubricato Steering And Front Wheels There is a grease fitting on each front wheel a grease to give each grease fitting two shots Every Hours of extreme press ure lubricating grease A mdex No. 1 or equivalent [available through your Sears Service Center).
- Page 20 INTENANCE Lubrication Chart SPINDLE WHEEL BEARINGS _WHEEL BEARINGS (2"t 'NE_ CLUTCH PIVOT(_ BOTH ENDS LIFT SHAFT SAE MOTOR EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICATING GREASE REFER TO ENGINE SPEC'S. (UNDER INITIAL PREPARATION IN OWNERS MANUAL) REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENTS, INSPECTION NEGATIVE OR MAINTENANCE: (BLACK CABLEt TERMINAL...
- Page 21 REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT 1, Starting your Tractor With a Weak Battery If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. If "jumper cables'" are used for emergen- cy starting, follow this procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE...
- Page 22 REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT BELT GUIDE Carbureter Adjustment TRANSAXLE PULLEY NOTE: ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENT CAR- BURETOR. CLEANER MUST BE ASSEMBLED CARBURETOR WHEN RUNNING ENGINE. Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate differences in fuel, temperature or altitude. Adjust the carburetor fuel mixture...
- Page 23 REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT 6. Hood Removal a . Lift hood, Disconnect headlight wiring connection (Fig, 37). b. Unscrew one screw at rear of each side panel (Fig. 36), Pivot hood and side panel forward and lift off trac- tor (Fig. 37). To replace, reverse the above...
- Page 24 REPAIR & A DJUS TMEN TS To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E" on borh rear suspension arms, Screw both nuts "F" up an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig. 42), When distance "'D" is !/2"" /ower at front than rear, tighten nuts...
- Page 25 REPA & ADJUSTMENT , C. Cylinders 10. Rear Wheel Replacement i. Remove spark plugs. Coat axle with grease to prevent corrosion or rust accumulation and eventual seizing of wheel hub 2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug holes to axle shaft.
- Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE / REMEDY (SEE INDEX) Fi// Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean if necessary), Replace Fuel Filter, Use Fresh Fuel WILL NOT START Recharge or replace Battery Check Wiring Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap Drain and replace o//for...
- Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING "FAST_ Move Throttle Control to Check air pressure in Tires Check front-toorear and side-to_side Mower adjustment Use a slower ground speed UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE Replace Mower Blades UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS Reinstall Mower Blades with Top of Blade up Clean underside of Mower Deck...
- Page 29 18 H. P. 44" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 SCHEMATIC WIRE LOOP .',TE WHITE AMMETER IGNITION SWITCH 30 AMP iGNITION SWITCH 70-S,TTON CIRCUIT DIODE ..___.../_._/_._,__j WHITE CHARGING CO_L 3 AMPS DC 20 VOLTS AC (MIN) START AT 3600 RPM, BATTERY IN LINE AC COiL ORANGE...
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 18 H. P. 44" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 ELECTR iCAL...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 18 H. P. 44" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - r, A ODEL NUMBER 917.254722 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION *Bolt - Hex I/4 - 20x 109310X Molded STD522507 *Washer 9_2 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 110859)( Harness, Light Socket STD551025 *Washer- Lock...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS t8 H. P. 44" RIDnNG YARD TRACTOR ° MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 CHASSIS ENCLOSURES...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 18 H. P. 44" RiDiNG YARD TRACTOR - rvIODEL NUMBER 917.254722 CHASSIS ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION I20039X Seat 106013X0t8 Hood 121247)( Pan - Seat 73680400 Nut - Crowntock t/4-20 105513X Bracket. Pivot - Seat t08067X Par - Nut t05529X Bolt., Shou/der...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS t8 H. P, 44" RIDING YARD TRACTOR ,. MODEL NUMBER 9! 7.254722 DRI_VE...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 18 H° P. 44" RIDING YARD TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 106t92X Pulley, Transax/e [Driven) STD523107 *Bolt, Hex 5/t6-18 x 3/4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 72680500 Nut, Lock, 5/16_18 STD580025 Key, Woodruff No. 0 2TD523727 "Bolt.
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 18 Ho P. 44" R_DING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 STEERING ASSEMBLY ,_..,,,-- !
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 18 H. P. 44" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 STEERING ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION PART DESCRiPTiON PART 105810X Decal - Cap, Steering Wheel 74761060 Bolt, Hex 5/8 _t I x 3-3/4 1O0 710L Insert, Steering Wheel 105664X Support, Saddle, Front 73940800 "Nut, Top Lack 1/2-20UHF 1O0 712K...
- Page 38 REPAIR PARTS !8 H. P. 44" RIDING YARD TRACTOR ° MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 LiFT ADJUSTMENT L,,. /...
- Page 39 REPAIR PARTS t8 H, Pc 44" R!DING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 IFT ADJUSTMENT PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 106933X Knob 1108IOX Trunnion, Stop Depth 110924X Lever, Mower Clutch 19151216 Washer 15/32 x 3/4 _ 16 Ga. 106,498X Bracket, Pivot 9135R Retainer Clip...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS _OWER18 H. P. 44" RIDING YARD TRACTOR " MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 70 80 _94 ®7 @ 4_...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 18 H. P° 44" R D NG "YARD TRACTOR., MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 MOWER DESCRIPT!ON ,4.EY PART DESCRIPT_ON PART N O, I21423X Housing, Mower 10295lX Brake - Block !05662X Link - Parallel STD55103t "Washer 1t/32x tl/16x 16 Ga. 492 tH Retainer - Spring S TD523112...
- Page 42 REPAIR PARTS "-.
- Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 18 H. P. 44" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 TRANSAXLE FOOTE .. MODEL NUMBER 4360-13 PART DESCRiPTiON PART DESCRIPTION t24643X Housing, Upper 106097X Washer, Plain, .758 X 1.25 X .025 2274J 2264.J Washer, Plain, .758 X 1.25 X ,031 Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 Lg.
- Page 44 REPARR PARTS 18 H. P. 44" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1511-01 CYLINDER,CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP...
- Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 18 H. P. 44" RRDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1511-01 CYLINDER,CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRiPTiON 90576 Nut - Hex 8 - 32 222698 Key- Flywheel 27803...
- Page 46 REPAIR PARTS !8 H, P. 44" RIDING YARD TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 9t7.254722 ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1511-01 CLEANER - CARBURETOR GROUP Pump Repat_ Ki_ Gasket Carburetor Overhaut ,_27...
- Page 47 REPAIR PARTS t8 H. P° 44" RIDmNG YARD TRACTOR o ODEL NUMBER 917.254722 ENGINE BRmGGS AND STRATTON ° MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 151t-0t CLEANER - CARBURETOR GROUP PART DESCRiPTiON PART DESCRIPTION Link - Governor 212706 Knob - Air Cleaner 26 !586 94289 Nut - Flex...
- Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 18 H. P. 44 '° RIDING YARD TRACTOR ° MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON .. MODEL NUMBER 4227'07 TYPE NUMBER 1511-01 ALTERNATOR AND STARTER MOTOR GROUP ,_-s ..,18...
- Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 18 H. P. 44" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254722 ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1511-01 ALTERNATOR AND STARTER MOTOR GROUP PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRDPTION Cover _ Air Guide 94326 Screw- Sere 222848 Motor* Starting...
- Page 50 Sears offersa wide varietyof attachmentsthat fit your tractor. Manyof theseare listed belowwith brief explanations of how they can help you.This ;istwas current at the time of publication:however,it may changein futureyears -- moreattachments may be added,changes(includingchanges in the stock number)may be madein theseattachments, o r some may no longerbe available. Most of these attachments do not requireadditionalhitchesor conversionkits (thosethat do are indicated)and are designedfor easy attachingar detaching.You may orderthese attachments at mostSearsretailstores,cataIogsalesoffices,and throughthe catalog.
- Page 51 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPE5 FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHT HOLD THIS LEVEL LINE TREE Operale your Tractor down tace *_t _Iop¢_ (no[ greate_ than 15°}: never across lh,,_ ally l)_ewmt t_pping loss cout_u_. _xe_{lst_ _t×[[_m,t,...
- Page 52 YT 18HP TW/N CYLINDER 5 SPEED-44" MOWER OWNERS MANUAL YARD TRA C TO R MODEL NO. 917.254722 The Model Number will be found on the Model Plate located under seat. Always provide Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your Yard Tractor.