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Craftsman 917.255741 Owner's Manual

12 hp 38" riding lawn tractor electric start
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OWNERS
MANUAL
MODE L NO,
917_255741
Caution:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
12 H.P.
38" RIDING
LAWN TRAC
ELECTRIC
TOR
START
Assembly
Installation
Operation
Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Chicago, tL 60684 US A,

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL MODE L NO, 917_255741 Caution: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Chicago, tL 60684 US A, 12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRAC ELECTRIC START Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts...
  • Page 2 SERVICE IS AVAILABLE CENTER/DEPARTMENT product is in use in the United States, This warranty gives you specific state to state_ .Sears,Roebuck and Co., D/698-731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS o TRACTOR OPERATION...
  • Page 3 Iaw (Section 4442 of the California on federat lands. See your Sears Authorized Use care when pulling loads or using heawyequipment, READ THIS furnished a_ Use only approved drawbar hitch points b Limit loads to those you can safely control...
  • Page 4 UPPER STEERING SHAFT BOLTS LOWER SHAFT BRACKET FIGURE SEAT HE× SHOULDER BOLT 5t!6 - 18 & LOCK SEAT BRACKET FIGURE 2 CLUTCH/BRAK PEDAL FIGURE 3 To assemble your Tractor you will need: 7/16" 1/2" wrenches, a 3/4" wrench and a utility knife NOTE: RIGHT HAND DETERMINED...
  • Page 5 BATTERY ONSTALLATDON WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.. WASH HANDS CLOTHING ATELY tF ACCIDENTALLY WITH ELECTROLYTE° DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES ED ELECTROLYTE 1. Fill and charge Battery (before installing), DETAILED iNSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED TERY. ao Fill Battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig, 4).
  • Page 6 WING INTERNALIEXTERNAL LOCKWASHE TERMINAL GUARD WING INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL LOCKWASHER BATTERY BOLT FIGURE 6A SCREW FIGURE 7 HEADLIGHT CONNECTION FIGURE 8 4, Install Battery using: Int./Ext Nuts (shown full size below} two Battery Bolts and one Terminal Guard found in Bag of Parts.
  • Page 7 INaTIAL SERVnCE NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING FUEL I., Open Hood. 2. Check Engine Leve! with Tractor move and wipe Dipstick (Fig, 9) clean, a few seconds, remove and read Oil Level Oil until "FUEL"...
  • Page 8 CHOKE FAST MOWERBLADE CLUTCH"ENGAGED'_ POSITION HEADLIGHT THROTTLE _CONTROL LEVER _I_= CLUTCH!BRAKE "CLUTCH" POSIT,ON "C LUTCH/BRAK E" POSITION FIGURE 10 _"_ _. " LIFT LEVER /PLUNGER FIGURE OPERATION NOTE: MOWER OPERATION IS LISTED THIS TRACTOR EQUIPPED INTERLOCK SWITCHES STARTING OF THE TRACTOR WHILE MOWER BLADE...
  • Page 9 MOWER INSTALL.ATnO_ Your 38" Mower installs without the use of tools Lever (Fig° its highest position. ment Knob to lowest position (Fig !o Instal! Front Hinge through Axle (Fig. 12). Secure with Retainer Spring° Install Rear Hinge Pin through Mower Parallel Link (Fig,...
  • Page 10 LIFT PLUNGER LIFT LEVER TOP OF FLANGE FIGURE 15 SIDE-TO.SIDE ADJUSTMENT TRUNNION FIGURE REAR SUSPENSION i_REAR /FLANGE REAR LIFT SUSPENSION BRACKET TRUNNION FIGURE 17 REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNION "F" FIGURE 18 LEVEL MOWER SEE MOWER ADJUSTMENT, t_ Park tractor on level surface_ Depress Lift Lever Plunger and use Lift height, SI DE-TO-SI...
  • Page 11 OPERATUO = MOWER READ "RULES TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR MOWER, MOWER MUST ADJUSTED FRONT REAR LEVELED FROM BEFORE OPERATING,, THtS IS NECESSARY EFFICIENT MOWING REFER TO PAGE 1. Place Mower Blade Clutch Lever position (Fig. 2, Push tractor Clutch-Brake Pedal fully 3, Place Gear Shift Lever in _'NEUTRAL"...
  • Page 12 FLANGES REMAIN END OF THE BLADE NOT BALANCED ensure before the start discarded be purchased most Sears Retail Stores= DAI LY Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight er springs are secure° Keep blades cautions Keep mower CLEANING Water- pressure from a garden hose will remove fresh clippings...
  • Page 13 TRACTOR OPERATION 1, Depress Lift Lever Plunger at top of Mower Lift Lever and move Lever rearward its "HIGHEST" 23). 2, With engine running and warm, place Throttle Lever midway between "FAST" and "SLOW" 3, Move Gear Shift Lever to "1ST" Gear (Fig 24) 4_ Release Clutch-Brake Pedal SLOWLY...
  • Page 14 STARTING YOUR TRACTOR A LOW BATTERY your" Battery is too to start the engine, recharged, If "Jumper Cables" are used for emergency follow this procedure NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT TIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM...
  • Page 15 4, CHECK BRAKE OPERATION This tractor is equipped with an adjustable mounted on the right side of the transaxle tF TRACTOR REQUIRES FEET STOPPING HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BE ADJUSTED,, NOTE: PARKING BRAKE MUST BE DISENGAGE D AND GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJ USTM ENT., ao Depress Clutch-Brake...
  • Page 16 CLEANER COVER _"_ SCREW BLOWER HOUSING SCREW COOLING FINS SCREW CYLINDER HEAD COVER PLUG FIGURE 29 FIGURE 30 3. CLEAN ENGINE COOLING Keep Engine Cooling Fins free of dust, dirt and oil to pre- vent Engine damage from overheating. --__ a.
  • Page 17 ASNEEDED 1. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARYADJUSTMENTS TORY SETTINGS SATISFACTORY APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS. ARE NEEDED, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: a, Make sure Air Cleaner is clean (see page 15), b,, With engine running, place detent (not CHOKE position)° Check that hole in Throttle Lever and hole in Plate line up (Fig.
  • Page 18 BELT TRANSAXLE PULLEY RETAINER BELT GUIDE RETAINER SPRING BRACKET SPRING FIGURE 32 SHIFT FIGURE 33 ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCH PULLEY REAR VIEWED FROM BOTTOM OF TRACTOR FIGURE 34 REPLACE TRACTOR The tractor Drive Belt may be replaced without tools, Park the tractor on level area, Engage Parking Brake, NOTE: BELT INSTALLATION REST.
  • Page 19 5. TIRE CARE a. Maintain tire pressure in front tires tires at 12 PSi Keep tires free of gasoline, oil. or insect cals which can destroy rubber Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts and other may cause tire damage d. Removing front wheel for tire repair (Fig.
  • Page 20 ENGINE IDLER IDLER PULLEY " • BELT GUIDE ROCK L_H, MAN[ FIGURE 38 LOWER HOLE (ORIGINAL POSITION) UPPER HOLE SPRING BRACKET R_H, SUSPENSION RETAINER SPRINGS REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNIONS LIFT BRACKET FIGURE 39 TO REMOVE NOTE: MOWER BELT INSTALLATION ON MOWER HOUSING, SHAFT R_H.
  • Page 21 OuBLESNOOTS G POSSIBLE CAUSE WILL START Foot Pedal not depressed Mower Blade Clutch Lever engaged No gasoline in Fuel Tank, clogged Line, or Fuel Filter Bfown Fuse Dead Battery HARD TO START Choked improperly, flooded Engine Ctogged Fuel System Dirty Air Cleaner Spark Plug dirty...
  • Page 22 LUBRICATIONCHART SPINDLE BEARING (_ TIE ROD"I-'_" STEERING PIVOT. CLUTCH/BRAKE PIVOT ATTACHMENTLIFT SERVICE RECORD FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (see chart, page 7) LubricatePivot Points Check Brake Operation Clean Air Screen Clean Air Cleaner Etement...
  • Page 23 12 H.P° 38" RIDING SCHEMATIC; IGNITION 30 AMP IGNITION SWITCH STD365402 POSITION CIRCUIT START LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NEUTRAL ATTACH WHITE INTER'K INTER'K SOLID STATE IGNITION SWITCH BLACK 7 BLACK RECTIFIER (DIODE) 3 AMPS, DC 20 VOLTS, AC (MIN,) ORANGE AT 3600 RPM, BATTERY IN LINE BROWN LIGHT SWITCH...
  • Page 24 REPAHR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.255741 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 25 42073 STD522507 *Bolt, Hex, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 *Washer 9/32 x 5t8 x t6 Ga. STD551025 STD541025 *Nut, HEX 1/4 -20 9272R Battery, 12V.. Sears 102476X Terminal Guard S_D541625 *Wing Nut 1/4 - 20 11030400 int,/Ext. Tooth Lockwasher 72240460...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS ENCLOSURE 12 H,P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255741...
  • Page 27 105685X Strap Assembly, Gril! 108631X Decal, II 105797X Hinge, Hood, L.H. '12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL L.H. R.H, NUMBER 917.255741 PART DESCRIPTION 105792X Hinge, Hood, R.H. 105682X Hood Assembly 105678X Grill Assembly Bracket, Frame, Pivot, R.H. I08500X Bracket, Frame, Pivot, L,H,...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RIDING DRIVE LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER Spark 917.255741 =--58 16 61 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Arrester Screen Assembly 677V1...
  • Page 29 17210806 13240300 STD523727 105700X I08843X STD551!25 STD551031 • STANDARD @,, @,, - 29 - 917.255741 DESCRIPTION Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga Keeper, Belt, Engine Keeper, Belt Spacer Idler, Flat Pulley, Idler Bellcrank Assembly (Inc. Key No 92) *Bolt,...
  • Page 30 _EPAaR PARTS 12 H,P, 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255741 STEERING FRONT AXLE ,/--66 - 30-...
  • Page 31 106222X 59904 19252016 104757X 11150500 19252616 108685X *STANDARD NUMBER 917.255741 DESCRIPTION Washer Ha[dened Shaft- Steering - Lower Pin - Drive 3/16 x 1 Spacer _627 x. 88 x 695 Bushing Rod - Steering Support - Saddle - Rear Support - Saddle - Front...
  • Page 32 REPAIIR PARTS 12 HoP. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR-.MODEL NUMBER 917,255741, LIFT ADJUSTMENT - 32 -...
  • Page 33 10644 tX 76020412 106446X 5320R I05764X 105767X t06810X 72140606 108236X *STANDARD ®4®4 - 33 - 917.255741 DESCRIPTION Shaft, Lift Lever, Assembly Plunger Grip, Handle Retainer, Spring Link, Lift Trunnion, Lift Link, Lift, Adjustable Arm, Suspension, R H. Bolt, Shoulder, 3/8., t6...
  • Page 34 12H,P,38" RIDINGLAWNTRACTOR--MODEL N UMBER 917.255741 38" MOWER -"-- _ll F F-- REAR BAGGER ATTACHMENT IS BEING I USED, REFER TO REAR BAGGER OWNERS [MANUAL FOR BLADE PART NOo 41 42 34 -...
  • Page 35 *STANDARD @ 71 © 20 IF REAR BAGGER ATTACHMENT |USED, REFER MANUAL - 35_ NUMBER 917.255741 DESCRfPTION Blade, 38" Washer 13/32 x ! . 1/4 x 12 Ga "Bolt. Hex. 3i8-24x 1 . ! 2Gr Spring, Ext Rod ,.Clutch, Mo_er...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255741 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 143.920-002 29 _(_- _ 32 <f _f18 30 53A - 36-...
  • Page 37 778127A 778128A 778163 786081 786082 786107 792074 780109 786067 792085 786086 780051 786118 788069 786116 - 37 917.255741 DESCRIPTION Pad, Brake Pin, Dowel Washer, Flat Lever, Brake Screw, Flanged hex hd. thread form- ing, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Nut, Lock, 5/16-24...
  • Page 38 R_PAIR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RIDING ENGINE-+MODEL ENGINE ,,.,,.. LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 143,366202 - 38 + 917.255741...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RIDING ENGINE--MODEL ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 35323 Cylinder Assy (Inct Nos 8 _ 13) 28277 Washer, Flat 35324 Rod, Governor 32651 Lever, Governor 29916 Clamp. Throttle lever 650548 Screw. Hex washer hd, 8-32 x 5/16 35203 Spring, Control 35319 Seal, Oil...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PAR TS 12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255741 ENGINE-oMODEL NUMBER 143,366202 ENGINE 40 -...
  • Page 41 30688 34346 170B 34387 w!flatwasher, 632413 33605 35331 (3 Amp 35332 Sems, t/4-20 x 3/4 - 41 - 917.255741 DESCRIPTION Screw, Hex hd. Sems, t/4-20 x 112 Decal, instruction Decal, Instruction Carburetor (Inct No, 91t Motor, Electric starter Gasket...
  • Page 42 33605 33451 33842 33430 33431 33432 33433 33450 33434 33712 33705 33440 590500 33449 33706 650168 650723 917.255741 DESCRIPTION Carburetor Shaft Ef Lever Assy., Throttle Spring, Throttle return Shutter, Throttle Screw, Rd hd, 4-40 x 3/16 Spring, Idle regulating screw...
  • Page 43 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SUGHTING SIGHTING .GUIDE SIGHT Operate your greater than ally prevent caution when changing SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATUON ONLY RiDE UP AND ACROSS HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH LINE OR TREE t5 ° MAX. Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not 15°);...
  • Page 44 OWNERS MANUAL MODEL 917.255741 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U,S.A. 12 H.P. 38" RID JNG LAWN TRACTOR ELECTRIC START The Model Number will be found Fender,, Always mention requesting service or parts for' your Lawn Tractor.

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