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MODEL NUMBER 917.256543
OWNER'S MANUAL
° Assembly
° Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all safety
rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.
FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: t-800-659-5917
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- Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.256543 OWNER'S MANUAL ° Assembly ° Operation ° Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: t-800-659-5917 •...
- Page 2 Safe Operation IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL OPERATION • 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 objects such as which couId be picked up and thrown by the blade..
- Page 3 For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman 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.
- Page 4 SAFETY RULES ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ... 3, 15"19 WARRANTY TABLE OF CONTENTS ..4 ASSEMBLY ... OPERATION ... UNDEX Accessories ... Adjustments; Brake Carburetor ... 25 Mower: Front_To=Back ... Side-To-Side ...21 Throttle Control Cable ...24 Air Filter, Engine ... Air Screen, Engine ...
- Page 5 PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed 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 made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model.
- Page 6 CONTENTS u ... Parts Bag contents shown full size © (1) Lockwasher (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut ___ (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 © (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge #10 x 518 (2) Lock Washers (2) Weld Nuts #10 _i...
- Page 7 ,, ,,,,,,,,,,ul,_ 1,1,, ÁÁÁ,, Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled 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 Openbattery boxdoorfor: • Inspection f or secureconnections ( to tightenhard- ware). o Inspection f orcorrosion. o Testing battery. o Jumping (if required). o Periodic c harging. DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS LOCK WASHER POSITIVE NEGATIVE (RED) CABLE (BLACK)CABLE FIG, 2 SEAT BATTERY BOXDOOR FIG.
- Page 9 ...i... LOCKNUT 3/8" WASHER _/SHOULDERBOLT GAUGE WHEEL FIG. 5 INSTALL IVlULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7) Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
- Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor' or in literature supplied with the product° Learn and understand their meaning_ CAUTION OR BATTERY WARNING ENGINE OFF ENGINE ON CHOKE FUEL REVERSE ATTACHMENT MOWER LIFT CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY ...ll .i..uu..., OPERATION...
- Page 11 ,i ,,,i, i,, "IIII''M"= '"111" '"111 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments_ Save .,this manual for future reference_ THROTTLE]CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT...
- Page 12 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. A!ways wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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Page 13: Carburetor
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control, °... - Page 14 i ... ii ... i, i ,11, i ... TO START ENGIN _= (See Fig. 9) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine, Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
- Page 15 CUSTOMER i,=,, ,,,,n,i, AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERWOE Check BrakeOperation Check Tire Pressure _" Checkfor Loose Fasteners Sharpen/ReplaceMowerBlades Lubdcai;onChart Check Bat!erY,,Leve!/Recharge CleanBattery and Terminals CheckTransaxleCooling Adjust Blade Beft(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level ChangeEngine Oil clean Air Filter CleanAir Screen...
- Page 16 CUSTOM TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual)_ TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-...
- Page 17 CUSTOMER V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear_ TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling° ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service...
- Page 18 CUSTOMER CLEAN AiR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers° AIR FILTER (See Fig.
- Page 19 ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig, 17) Replace the engine oil _ter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than !00 hours in one year,. Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through step remove drain plug).
- Page 20 ... i, ,... SERVHCE AN CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" 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.
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Page 21: Side-To-Side
SERVICE AN , i,,i,,11 ,i,1,1,1 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway° Make sure tires are properly "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. - Page 22 SERVUOE AN i ... TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (See Fig, 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools, Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake° BELT REMOVAL - Remove mower from tractor MOWER" in this section of this manual), Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
- Page 23 TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift Iever is in the neutraf (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: °...
- Page 24 POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL FIG. 30 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood.. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. Close hood..
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Page 25: Throttle Control Cable
SERVnCE AN ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 32) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary° Check adjustmentas described below before loosening cable_ If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow [_) to choke (t'-.!) position. -
Page 26: Cleaning
,,vJL ... u,,,,,u,,,,,,,,u ... Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wil! not be used for 30 days or' more_ CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. -
Page 27: Air Filter
TROUBLESHOOTBNG ii,l,,l i1,,,,i. CAUSE PROBLEM Wig not start Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properfy. Engine floode& Bad sparkplug Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor Engine valves out of adjustment Dirty air filter. Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter... -
Page 28: Seat
TROUBLESHOOTSNG PROBLEM CAUSE L I_ Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels...