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MODEL NUMBER 917.259544
eAssembly
®Operation
Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
OWNER'S MANUAL
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all safety
rules and instructions
before
operating
this equipment.
FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917
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- Page 1 ®Operation Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions...
- 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. III. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents...
- Page 3 ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUmPMENT 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 owneCs manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or...
- Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30-47 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........
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Page 5: Accessories
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 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 MAINTENANCE ENGINE BLADES... - Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-15 x 1 © Seat Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher Steenng © Boot Video Cassette Mulcher Plate (1) Locknut 5/16-16 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (2) Screws #10 x 5/6 Manual...
- Page 7 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ,,_/INSERT...
- Page 8 • Connect BLACK grounding c able tonegative (-)termi- nalwithremaining hexbolt,flatwasher, l ockwasher andhexnut Tighten securely ° Closebattery boxdoor_ SEAT PAN Openbattery boxdoorfor': • Inspection for secureconnections ( to tightenhard- SHOULDER ware). BOLT Inspection f orcorrosion ° Testing battery Jumping (ifrequired) Periodic c harging.
- Page 9 GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET LOCKNUT SHOULDER BOLT 3/8"WASHER GAUGE WHEEL FIG. 5A LATCH HOOKS INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5B and FIG, 5C Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. TO CONVERT TO BAGGING NOTE: Pre-assemble...
- Page 10 OPERATUON These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand their meaning. & BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT t!1 d1 FUEL...
- Page 11 OPERATUON KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with you r tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference, LIGHT ATTACHMENT IGNITION SWITCH...
- Page 12 OPERATHON The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always 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
OPERATION (See Fig. 10) TO OPERATE MOWER To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing Make all turns slowly. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will TO TRANSPORT shut off the engine... - Page 14 OPERATION (See Fig. 9) Do not mow grass when it is weL Wet grass will plug TO START ENGINE mower and leave undesirable clump& Allow grass to When starting the engine for' the first time or if the engine dry before mowing has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to fuel from the tank to the engine...
- Page 15 CUSTOM RESPONSIBILUTUES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,,_._ ._/_4._/"4£. " _'£.4'_'/edy S E RV ICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE _,_£/,_.,;/..4_/ _,_,/_._,_.___£O_" ..Check BrakeOperation CheckTire Pressure Check for LooseFasteners 6##7 Sharpen/ReplaceMower Blades _"4 Lubrication Chart 1" Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Batteryand Terminals CheckTransaxle Cooling 6# # Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension 6/'5...
- Page 16 CUSTOM RESPONS B LF[I TRACTOR (See Fig. 14) TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION •...
- Page 17 CUSTOMER LITUES V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH operation and replace if necessary The belts are not...
- Page 18 i ,i CUSTOMER LITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Air scr'een must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.
- Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILUTIES (See Fig. 18) (See Fig. 17) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER ENGINE FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one replacement is required.
- Page 20 . iiii .i $ERVmCE ADJUSTMENTS 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" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
- Page 21 $ERVJCE AU ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 22 and 23! TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING IMPORTANT: DECK MUST RE LEVEL SIDE-TO-RIDE Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-RACK ADJUSTMENT driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, RE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY...
- Page 22 ..SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Parkthe tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE NUT "A"...
- Page 23 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE (See Fig. 29) (See Figs. JUSTMENT 27 and 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 washersto allow preset at the factory;...
- Page 24 SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..TO REPLACE FUSE POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL Replace with 30 amp automotive,type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood_ ° Unsnap headlight wire connector, Stand In front of tractor_ G rasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.
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Page 25: Throttle Control Cable
SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACCELERATION TEST - ENGDNE • Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test (See Fig. 32) continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine acceler-... -
Page 26: Cleaning
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or FUEL SYSTEM more, IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING... -
Page 27: Air Filter
3=F OUBLESHOOTUNG POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Fill fuel tank Wttl not start Out of fuel See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine not "CHOKED" properly Wait several minutes before attempting to start Engine flooded Replace spark plug Bad spark plug Clean/replace air filter Dirty air filter... -
Page 28: Seat
TROUBLESHOO=R POmNTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Faulty operator-safety presence control system Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department engaged Worn, bent or loose blade Reptace blade Tighten blade bolt Poorcut-uneven...