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SEARSCRRFr,SMMODEL NUMBER 917.256890 OWNER'SMANUALoAssemblyOperationCustomer ResponsibilitiesService and AdjustmentsRepair PartsCAUTION: Read and

OPERATIOThese symbols may appear on you r tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning,BATTERY CAUTION OR RE

mOPERATIONKNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the itlustrat ons w th your tractor to fa

OPERATION... . ... =The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, whichcan result in severe eye damage. Alwa

OPERATIONI without either the entire gr sa s catcher,on mowers so equipped, or the dis-l charge guard in place.ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER"DISENGAGED

OPERATIONInsertKeyintoignitionandturn Keyclockwiseto"START" position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat thisoosition and t'eleaSe ke

CUSTOMER ESPO LITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,FILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck Brake Operation tf ...Check Tire PressureT Chec k for Loo

CUSTOMER RESPC IBILITIESTRACTORAlways deservesafetyruleswhen performingany mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requwes more than six (6) feet stopp

CUSTO RESPONSIBILITIESBATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use. However periodic charging of thebattery w

CUSTOMER RESPONSi ITAiR FILTER (See Fig, !4)Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.CIean the foam pre-c]eaner after every 25 hours

CUSTOMER ESPONSIBILITIESMUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.SPA

SAFETY RULESASafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.F

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake,o Place motion c

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway, Make sure tires are properly inflate

SERVICE AND AD,TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 22)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.Park the tractor on Eevelsurface

RVIC AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (SeeFig. 25)The motion control lever has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be nec

SERVICETO START ENGINE WtTH A WEAK BATTERYSee Fig. 27)CAU TlON_______ Lea d.aciate explosivegases, Keep sparks, flameand smoking materials away from b

SERVICEENGINEAND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 29)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not

STORAGEmmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofme season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormoreA c2dT,o"- iroc i

mTRO LESHOOTI NTSCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine willnot turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of power=Excessive vibr

PROBLEMEngine continues to runTROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONwhen operator leaves seatw_th attachment clutchengage_Poor ON'E - unevenMower

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.256890REDBATTERYBLACKAMMETERLGNITION SWITCHREDFUSE 30 AMPTt--O.. O 'I i '(PEDAL UP) 1BLACKSTARTERBLACK

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsTractor. It has been designed, engineered'and manufac-tured to give you the best possible dependabilit

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.256890120424034I16@36 3839/36/158j l_/2532\ 49 31303O

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1461392 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410257 109238X8 1449

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - .- MODEL NUMBER 917.256890CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES3O261426/3310172122262518_------9191403534329//\26\\281432

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1511692 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1460776 1452067

REPAIR PARTSDRIVETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25689097/96914834

REPAIR PARTSDRIVETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9! 7.256890KEYNO.1238lO1516181921222425262728293o31323435363738394041424445464748495051525355565759PARTNO.14

REPAIR PARTSSTEERING ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890/ ./ •62_-_368 27.J%29j1746_47|f? jJ 10J141328 //30t4J43836

REPAIR PARTSSTEERING ASSEMBLYTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1420333 1352274 1352285 6266H6 121748X7 192720168

REPAIR PARTSSEAT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL,2NUMSER 9!7.256890&\\\23"25"5_.j 8.--9z21KEYNO.!23456789!0!213PARTNO.140122140551STD523710191

REPAIR PARTSDECALSt7149TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2568906 3 7 7 4 8 14 1621 5/ \\\1122\131015KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1389552 2732703 1506764 15O6775 15068O

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917.256890ENGINE81/7262///13//4/31337823I29\\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester40

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON123132759177204101504584 13735213 272293t4 1328032415 1320030016 STD55

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890LIFT7/19\513 _. 33132 7131962O15I-%.\\1718 2042

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890LIFTKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 136973 Rod Asm. Lever2 122507X Shaft Asm. Lift3 105767X Pin Groove4 12

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890MOWER.33323t304\\6\\ 2t, \216215_/ 242827/44

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890MOWERKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 1443932 STD5331073 1380174 1384405 STD62

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - =MODEL NUMBER 917.256890HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0500!3558 3734 139J2623\3O9918`%591772146 4.// 53/114 . 35113 14

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE . MODEL NUMBER 310-0500KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0t73-01635 337@306REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOL

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173,01127 138 10698-/ 95 117 634 634B1

ACC RIES AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available th rough most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractorwas pu

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256890BR1GGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01523_5243 20 634A 842 524 868 868A

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 9!7=256890BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173o016632092651019 LABEL KIT]240[1058

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIP

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP

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OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO,917.256890IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK. . _ ... =Parts Bag contents shown full size/ "./ \O (2) SheetMetalI Screws#10-16 x 1/2(t) Locknut 3/8-24(t) 2-3/8&qu

ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.To ensure safe and pro

ASCONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)CAUTRON: Do not short battery termi-nals. Before connecting battery, re-move metal bracelets, wristwatchbands, ri

ASSEMBLYCHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory' forshipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important f