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MODEL NUMBER 917.256670
OWNER'S MANUAL
Assembly
° Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
° 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: 1_800_659-5917

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  • Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly ° Operation ° Customer Responsibilities ° 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: 1_800_659-5917...
  • Page 2 Safe Operation iMPORTANT; THiS CUTTING MACHINE FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and foiiow 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. •...
  • Page 3 For two (2) years from the data 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, 17-20 WARRANTY TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX ... TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY ... iNDEX Accessories ... :... 5 Adjustments: Brake ... Carburetor ... Mower: Front-To-Back ... 22 Side-To-Side Throttle Control Cable ... 26-27 Air Filter, Engine ...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    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...
  • Page 6 © (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher [1) Hex Bolt 5/16-t8 x 1-114 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (t) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 ] 7/32 x 1-3/t &x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer lU,,,,u ... 2) Lock (2) Screws Washers #10 x 5t8 } (2) Washers 3116 x 3/4 "_=,,../...
  • Page 7 i1,1,,u, __1,1 i,,11 u u Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted 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 i,ll i HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig, 2) nals. Before connecting CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- move metal bracelets, bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking tal ground!rig. Lift hood to raised position. •...
  • Page 9 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE Figs. 4 and 7) Be sure tractor is on level su trace and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park- ing brake° Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor, IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 10 ,,,i ... INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) Instal] two latch hooks to mutcher 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. Tighten hardware securely,, Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position,...
  • Page 11 , i,ii,,,,,u These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE REVERSE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY OPERATION ,, M'"",IU I UI"I"...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL Compare the illustrations wfth your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments,, Save this manual for future reference_ CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL "_ CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FREEWHEEL CONTROL...
  • Page 13 ... i The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.
  • Page 14 With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground_ Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely.. • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    1,, u,=, i ... WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor- age of 30 days or tonger_ Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel Iines and carburetor are...
  • Page 16 ,,i, ,, MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor, • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Leve!iRecharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...
  • Page 18 CUSTOME TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nanc;eo BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requiresmore than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted° (See '%0 ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual), TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-...
  • Page 19 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 The fan and cooling fins of transmission clean to assure proper cooling, Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot.
  • Page 20 ., H..= ... CUSTO p_uim, =...i,ir, IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, KEROSENE, NOT TO BE USED CARTRIDGE, THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE PRESSURIZED CARTRIDGE KNOB WING NUq FOAM PRE-CLEANER AIR SCREEN FIG. 17 ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutch/brake 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 plugo...

  • Page 22: Side-To-Side

    =,,_. I===,, =,H= SERVmCE AN SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 21 and 22) Raise mower to its highest position At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mowerto ground both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig_ 25) - • Park tractor on a level surface, Engage parking brake, Remove four screws from L,H, mandrel cover and remove cover, • Roll bett over the top of LHo mandrel pulley. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.
  • Page 24 , ,i,,i,, TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT Fig. 27) The electric clutch should provide years of service. clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center/department.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND A DJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL (See Fig. 30) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of transmission °...
  • Page 26 SERVRCE ,,,, TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK See Fig, 32) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials teries. Always wear when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged If "jumper cables"...
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,,.i,,... ,,m,m TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Checkadjustmentas described below before loosening cable, If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke (N) position, Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see "AIR FILTER"...

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilt 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 29 TROUBLESHOOTi CAUSE PROBLEM Out of rue{ Wil! not start Engine not "cHoKED" Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged widng. Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adiustment. Hard to start Ditty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE i... Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged nl, i Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower, Bent blade mandre! Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR SCHEMATIC AMMETER WHITE R=o ,Ay !GN!T!ON SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" WIRING INSULATED NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED G + M + L ,,,,,,NONE CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR RUN/LIGHT B + L A + Y SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY B + C I ---------NONE SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLYSECUREYOUR START...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ELECTRICAL - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ELECTRICAL NOTE: - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 PART DESCRIPTION 146140 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex t/4-20 x 3/4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge STD551 t25 Washer, Lock 1/4 STD541025 Nut, Hex !/4-20 7697J Tube 7603J Tray, Battery I09596X Clamp, Hose...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917=256670 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES °3 °...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES NOTE: All component dimensions given in tJ.S,, inches - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 PART DESCRIPTION 151169 Chassis Drawbar 140356 17490612 Screw, Thd, Roll 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 146077 Bumper Snapqn 145206...
  • Page 36 REPAQR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 DRIVE...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 150071 TransaxleAssembly 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 141002 Rod Shift Hydro LT 137140 Clutch Elect 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 74490544 Belt Flghd 5/16-18 Unc Gr. 5 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W/Inso 5/16-18 Unc t26197X Washer 1-1/20D 74780816...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - " MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 STEERING ASSEMBLY . -22_!2222Z -- ',...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering Std Black Axle Asm Front 142033 135227 Spindle Asm Lh 135228 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X t6ga Washer 27/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga 19272016 12000029...
  • Page 40 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 145006 Clip Push-In STD541437 Nut Lock Hex W/ins 3/8 -16 UNC 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 140552 Pan Pnt Seat (blk) 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id...
  • Page 41 Decal Fend Auto Trans Srs. Whto 150683 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 150684 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 142336 Decal, SdL Cold Start Hydro Eng+ 133644 Decal Maint Customer Sears Dom 150927 Decal Panel Side B&S5 145245 Pad, Footrest 128314 Decal Fender Craftsman White 150333...
  • Page 42 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR ENGINE 1""_ _ 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART DESCRIPTION 151273 Control Throt Paddle 32 22 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 154546 Engine B&s 19hp, Model No. 42A707, Type No, 1625-0t 149723 Muffler Exhaust 144069 Exhaust Asmo Left 144068 Exhaust Asm.
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Wire Assyo, inner, with Plunger Shaft Asm. Lift 145117 I05767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 19211621 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 122512X Spring Cprsn...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER DECK 3 118 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 103102 I06-"_ J /_104 1011...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 153125 Deck Asm., Mower 46" 138457 Bracket Asmo, Sway Bar 4939M Retainer Spring 130832 Arm, Suspension, 850857 Bolt, Patched 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 Gr. 8 10030600 Washer, Lock Hvy., Unplated I40296 Washer, Hard BLade, Mower Vented 152443 Blade, 46"...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142930 Housing, Lower 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 142932 Seal, Lip 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 142933 Ring, Retaining 142934 Bearing, Shaft Bali 142935 Bearing, Cradle 150771 Bearing, Thrust 142937 Swashplate, Variable 142938 Block, Cylinder Assembly 142939...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRA_ON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, 284A TYPE NUMBER 1625-01...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE t358 GASKET SET I 186i PUMP REPAIR 121 CARBURETOR llll GASKET SET _332 1006 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, _119 _363 TYPE NUMBER 1625-01 _===_202 _635...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE 615A @ _92 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, 209A TYPE NUMBER 1625-01...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER I,o,_ ow._,;s M AI,IUA,-I 1625-01 I,ol,'-AB_" _'Tt "_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 308A 305A...
  • Page 52 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 497074 Cylinder Assembly 399265 Bushing 391086 *Seal, Oil 493457 Head, Cylinder#1 493458 Head, Cylinder#2 271867 -* Gasket, Cylinder Head #1 271868 ,* Gasket, Cylinder Head #2 495754 Breather Assembly #1 222892 Cover, Breather Cylinder #2 (Used Only on Key #572,...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 223882 Washer, Governor Crank, Inside 262539 Spring, Link 224995 Shietd, Fuel Spray 394358 Filter, Fuel 230318 Connector, Fue! Line 93897 Screw, Seres 94623 Screw, Seres 94674 Screw, HexHead 284A 94694 Screw, Hex Head...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "" SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. HILL...

  • Page 56: Replacement

    The model number for your engine wilt be found on the blower housing of the engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Con Service Center/Department tail Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: •...

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