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Craftsman 917.259330 Owner's Manual

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917,259330
OWNER'SMANUAL
Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
CAUTIfON:
Read and foilow
all safety
rules and instructions
before
operating
this
equipment.
FOR CONSUMER
ASSISTANCE
HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER:
!-800-659-5917
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  • Page 1 ® 917,259330 OWNER'SMANUAL Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTIfON: Read and foilow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: !-800-659-5917...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES 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. GENERAL OPERATION lit. CHILDREN Read, understand, and follow alt instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator...
  • Page 3 RID|NG EQUIPMENT 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 manuaJ, Sears wile repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION ............10-14 SAFETY RULES ............2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE[" ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILiTIES ..... 3, 15o19 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROU BLESHOOTING ..........27-28 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30°47 iNDEX ................
  • Page 5 ACCESSOR S AND ATTA¢ ENTS 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 MAINTENANClE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 © Seat Mulcher PIate Steering Wheel {1) Lockwasher 3/8 Video Cassette (1) kocknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/!6-18 x 1-t/4 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Steering Manual...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. 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 ASSE • o Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi- SEAT na! with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely. ® Close battery box door. SEAT PAN Open battery box door for: Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- SHOULDER ware).
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY GAUGE WHEEL TO CONVERT TO BAGGING MOUNTING DRSCHARGJNG BRACKET _'>\ Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. DEFLECTOR SHIELD SHOULDER BOLT 3/8" WASHER FiG°...
  • Page 10 OPERATmON These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. SLOW FAST REVERSE BATTERY CAUTION OR FORWARD .WARNING LIGHTS OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH ENGINE ON UNLOCKED CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...
  • Page 11 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to famiriadze yourself wfththe locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT iGNiTiON LJGHT SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH POSITION...
  • Page 12 OPERATION over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, TOSET PARKHNG BRAKE (See Fig.

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    OPERATIC To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) clutch!brake pedal. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- Make all turns slowly. ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged TO TRANSPORT will shut off the engine.
  • Page 14 OPERATION If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) reduce Ioad and possible fire hazard from dried clip- When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.
  • Page 15 CUSTOME :ESPO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation ..Check Tire Pressure ..Check fort.oose Feste.ers SharpentRe_tace Mowtr 'B_ades ......... Lubrication Chart ... i ..Check Battery Level(Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals ....
  • Page 16 BILITIES CUSTOMER RESPO TRACTOR MANDREL Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE ASSEMBLY nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. TRAILING EDGE (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER ESPONS! LITMES BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- will result in increased oil consumption when used above cient for normal use, However, periodic charging of the 32°F.
  • Page 18 CUSTO SPONSlBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig, 17) CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Chaff to prevent Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 19 CUSTO ESPONS LITUES MUFFLER CLAMP CLAMP inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark attester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and!or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every I00 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 20 SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BE;FORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift _ever in neutral (N) position. Depress c]utchlbrake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DKSENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped, Disconnect spark ptug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with...

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) _MPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. fF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WiTH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) 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 (See 'q'O REMOVE NUT "A"...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LmNKAGE AND TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAHRS JUSTMENT (See Figs, 28 and 29) (See Fig. 30) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever Block up axle securely. is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow preset at the factory;...
  • Page 24 $ERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS POSiTiVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL HOOD HEADL|GHT WIRE CONNECTOR CABLES FiG. 32 CHARGED ENGINE BATTERY TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See Fig, 33) FIG. 3t The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVmCE A D ADJUSTMENTS. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig, 34) ACCELERATION TEST- The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- Move throttle control lever from slow (_t_) to fast ("t!_) ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust- position.

  • Page 26: Storage

    STORAGE ENGmNE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM iMPORTANT: tT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM _-Never stere the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL...
  • Page 27 TROU COTING POINTS PROBLEM CORRECTEON CAUSE Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Wilt not start Engine not "CHOKED" See 'TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. properly: Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 28 TROU LESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTUON PROBLEM CAUSE Faulty operatorLsafety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections, tf not Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor Cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose btade.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR = o MODEL NUMBER 9!7.259330 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY AMMETER C:FLC' WHITE FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER BLACK CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION SWITCH .._' "_¢_ _" ATTACHMENT GROUNDING CLUTCH CONNECTOR ICLUTCHOFF) ..O BLACK SPARK PLUG...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts

    EPAJR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259330 _LECTRICAL -.., \<,4 "M " "T "_ "...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.259330 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 146139 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4_20, unc x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD541025 !09238X Tube, Plastic, 12" 144940 Case, Battery W/2 Holes W/Brty 109596X Clamp, Hose 147688...
  • Page 32 REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 9t7.25!3330 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES <L...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9t7°259330 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART NO° DESCRIPTION 151t69 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13!32x3!4x 16Gauge 146077 Bumper Snap-In 145206 Saddle 126471X Clip Insulator .406 Mtg Hole 147633X010 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-I6 x 3/4...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR --. MODEL NUMBER 917o259330 DRIVE 88 87 41" 26-,.. ""'50 4020_ 26 27...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.259330 DRmVE PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON TransaxJe (See Breakdown) 123205X Retainer, BeJ_ STD523715 Bolt Peerless 930-057A STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC 146682 Spring, Return, Brake STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC 123666X Pulley, Transa×le 12O00028 1057IOX...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - +-MODEL NUMBER 917.259330 STEERING ASSEMBLY _+'+"+"++_ 63 (-++_+++_ +++_- +l ....+ ..,2+ 2:+...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR° o MODEL NUMBER 917.259330 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 142033 Front Axle Assembly 135227 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 135228 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x !6 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x I-t/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917o259330 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DFSCRIPT_ON DESCRiPTiON 140123 Seat 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 121250X Spring STD523710 Bolt 123976X Locknut; Flange 1/4 Grade 5 19131610 Washer 13/32 x ! x 10 Gauge 153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC-2A 145006...
  • Page 39 Decal, Dash Oper. instr. Eng P/L Decal, Chassis, 6 Speed/42" 136832 Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Decal; V-Belt Schematic 145245 Decal, Hood, R.H. Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman Decal, Hood, LH. 133179 Decal, Mower QC System Decal, Customer Maintenance 151708 Decal, Ins. Hood...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917o259330 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7,259330 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 150600 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head; Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) B&S, Model No. 28N707-0t73-01 137352, Muffler 272293 Gasket, Exhaust 13280324 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT STD551237...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25933G MOWER 161718...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .. ° MODEL NUMBER 917.259330 MOWER LiFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Lift Lever inner Wire Assembly 145117 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767)( Pin, Groove 120OOO02 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 × 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger, .Red 122512X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.259330 MOWER DECK "'_104...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917o259330 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON t44393 Mower Housing 133943 Washer, Hardened STD533107 Bolt 140084 Arm, idler 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 122052X Spacer, Retainer 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 140086 Spring, Torsion Brakes STD624008 Retainer Spring 141043...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917o25933(} PEERLESS TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 930-057A 68 34...

  • Page 47: Replacement

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.259330 PEERLESS TIRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 93G.G57A REF PART REF PART DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRIPTfON NO. NO. Locknut 5/16-24 792075 772108A Cover, Transaxie 790025 Holder, Brake Pad 780086A Bearing, Needle 786066 Spacer 770102A Case, Transaxle 786086 Bracket, Brake Lever...
  • Page 48 REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR., - MODEL NUMBER 917'.259330 BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 634A REQUIRES SPEC|AL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTION MANUAL, 1022 1023...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -,_ MODEL NUMBER 91'7.259330 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28NTGT, TYPE NUMBER 0173=G1 _ lo22 " s2 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL @ 22 INSTRUCT|ON MANUAL. 49¸...
  • Page 50 REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR o _ MODEL NUMBER 9!7.259330 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 _ 523 284A 358 GASKET SET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 10€4...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.259330 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173=01 !019 LAB_ [!058 OW.ER'$ .ANUALI 729A 1090...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.259330 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-0! 94098 496412 Cylinder Assembly ** Screw, Throttle 495800 Screw, Idle Speed 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 104 231789 391086 * Sea!, Oil ** Pin, Float Hinge 105 231855 ** Valve Float 495858...

  • Page 53: Spark Plugs

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° MODEL NUMBER 917o259330 IBRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-0t KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRnPTtON 729A 225170 Retainer, Wire 284A 94073 Screw, Hex Head 741 262932 Gear, Timing 810068 Screw, Set 757 213998 Link, Counterweight...
  • Page 54 ERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. Opera;e your Tractor up and down the face oi slopes (not ... greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 56: Seat

    £RI FI'ZMnN® 15.5 HP iC ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.259330 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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