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    Oct 29, 2011, 12:54 PM
    Sears tractor model 917.257470
    I have a sears model 917.257470 and it doesn't charge the battery or light up the lights. Where do I find the charging system
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    Oct 29, 2011, 04:06 PM
    Does it start OK, if so then your battery is OK and the lights should be working. You may have a blown fuse. http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part...dMod=917257470
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    Oct 29, 2011, 05:29 PM
    Charges from a stator under the flywheel .
    Lights work off stator also.
    Have battery tested.if battery good .check stator,
    What model engine do you have..
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    Nov 1, 2011, 11:23 AM
    Thank you guys... The battery and the tractor start well when the battery is charged but after about a month or so it won't start any more and I have to charge it again. I'm used to automobile engines where the generator/altenator are right out in the open and run off a belt. I've never had the chance to get inside engines like these. I did see that there is a 30 amp fuse in the harness so I will check fuse first then the stator.
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