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NUMBER 917.256562
®
OWNER'S
MANUAL
= Assembly
®Operation
= Customer
Responsibilities
= Service and Adjustments
• 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
I

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  • Page 1 ® 917.256562 NUMBER OWNER'S MANUAL = Assembly ®Operation = Customer Responsibilities = Service and Adjustments • 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 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 111,CHILDREN Read, understand, and follow a!l instructionsin {'hemanual _' Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the...
  • Page 3 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING 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 manual, Soars will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-24 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-18 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 26-27 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..,..L,..,,,_a..5,=, REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 30-47 ASSEMBLY ...............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ..........i,i i i, i, i,,,,,,,,ll,, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH ........lllll1,11 llll ..These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractorwas purchased° Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. "_ "...
  • Page 6 ii ..iiiiiiiii1,,,,i ii i NTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton Plate Mulcher Seat Steering Video Wheel Cassette (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3t8 Parts Bag Manual t) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-t8 ((1) Shoulder Bolt...
  • Page 7 i,i i1,11111,11 ....... 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 the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightnesso TOOLS REQUIRED...
  • Page 8 ° Slide seat until acomfortable position is reached which if this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) allows you to press clutch!brake pedal all the way down, charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6_-10 amp s. °...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR SHIELD (See Figs. 5 and 6) 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., Tighten hardware securely,, °...
  • Page 10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or' in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...
  • Page 11 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'SMANUALANn SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR C_mpare the ii1ustrati_n_ with y_urtract_rt_ fami_iarizey_urseifwith the i_cati_ns _f Vari_usc_ntr__sand adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference, IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT ©...
  • Page 12 OP RATION ....... iilllilll ........ 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.

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    OPERATION ° To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) clutch/brake pedal Your tractor isequipped with an operatorpresence sensing ° Make all turns slowly. switch_ Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine runningand the attachment clutchengaged wil! shut off the engine°...
  • Page 14 OPERATI TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of When starting engine for the first time or ifengine has run the attachment being used. out of fuel, it willtake extra crankingtime tOmove fuel from the tank to the engine°...
  • Page 15 ............'H'I'IlUlU'II'II"I I I I CUSTOMER LITIES i1,1 ,i " SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE ,_'_._"_f CheckBrakeOperation CheckTirePressure Checkfor LooseFasteners ..I....f....! ! ! ..: I ..Lubrication Chart ..CheckBattery Level/Recharge ..=......CleanBattery and Terminals IV# ..
  • Page 16 .._ iiii ii iiiiiiiiiiiiii1,11111 LITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) 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- nanceo tual damage to mower and engine° BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTiES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after t00 hours of .,. SO.EE. operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not 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°...
  • Page 18 ITIES CUSTOM MUFFLER IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE Inspectand replace corroded mufflerand spark arrester (if CARTRIDGE, THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION THE CARTRIDGE, DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. PRESSURIZED CLEAN CARTRIDGE°...
  • Page 19 D ADJUSTM j!ll,H ,H,I iiii ,111,i ,111111 I iiiii / ii i ....!iii11111111111j11111111111 ii,iiiiiiiiii IIIIIIIIIL IIIIII I_I'II IIII'I'!II CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • • Depress clutch/brake Place gearshift level_in neutral (N) position. Pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...

  • Page 20: Side-To-Side

    ......i ,ll,ll, iiii ,ll_ ii,_llllllllllll , ,lllllllllllll illllllll,llllll illllll,,,,,,,,,,,_ ..E AND ADJUSTMENTS ..I1' ii, I' i,iiiiiii FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDEo IF Adjustthe mower while tractor is parked on level groundor THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS driveway.
  • Page 21 ii,_llll E AND ADJUSTMENTS lllu_u ill l jl:,,, TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools° Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake_ BELT REMOVAL - NUT "A"...
  • Page 22 ADJUSTMENTS ;ERVICE AND ..i ,ll,ll,l,ll TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Fig. 27) if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positionedstraightforward,_remove steer- CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ing wheel and reassemble per'instructions inthe Assembly ateexplosive gases.
  • Page 23 AND ADJUSTM iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii II ENGINE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ° Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the (See Fig. 29) grill. The throttle control has been preset at the factory and °...

  • Page 24: Throttle Control Cable

    ....i!lllll _,lllll,l,i, S RVICEAND ADJUSTMENTS High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust TO ADJUST CARBURETOR damage may resulL (See Figs. 31 and 32) IMPORTANT; NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY...

  • Page 25: Storage

    ,..t..tltll._.H..ttll t. _.. H Ill ',till t tltlt ..,'_t_, t l ....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 more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT...
  • Page 26 COTING ,lllllll ..,,IL i,, ,,,,,,ll CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION _i ..• ....Will not start Out of fuelo 1_ FII]fuel tank. Engine not =CHOKED" pmpedy', See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded, Wait several minutes before attempting to start,, Bad spark plug, ,, Replace spark plug.
  • Page 27 I'll IIIII ""'' ... iii ii ,i,i ILl TROU OOTING ,,,,,,_,,, ,.,i_11111111 1 iiiiii IIIIIIII ,I,I!L,U, ii I PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ..... i1!1 IU]IIIII IIIIII iiiitiii i ,111 ii]1_11_,,i Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system, Check wiring, switches and connections, If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 SCHEMATIC otll!tlo BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER AMMETER BLACK ©i SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL lJP) WHITE IGNITION SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SEAT SWITCH ..BLACK CONNECTOR GROUNDING oLAo* ,G.,TION ---O SPARK UNIT PLUGS CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MfN, @ 3600 RPM...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 ELECTRICAL "...
  • Page 31 Cable, Ground 121305X Switch, Seat 140301 Switch, Ignition 4 Position 124211X Nut, lgnition 141226 Cover, Ignition Switch 109310X Key, Molded, Craftsman I08236X Bracket, Switch 17021008 Screw, Hex, Tapping #10-24 x 1/2 109553X Switch, Interlock, Attachment Clutch 151212 Harness, Ignition 71110408...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 151169 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thdo, Roll. 3/8_16 x 3/4 Type TT STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 146077 Bumper Snap-ln 145206 Saddle 126471X Clip, Fuel Line 147633X010 Dash, Silkscreened STD533710...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 DRIVE • 42<:_ 40,-,._ 26.,._ 42--_ 39,,-,,. .>...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145607 Transaxle, Dana, Model Number 127783 Pulley, Idler 4360-97 123789X Arm, Idler 146682 Spring, Brake Return 123205X Retainer, Belt 123666X Pulley, Transaxte 50 STD523715 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 12000028 Ring, Retainer 51 STD541437...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 STEERING ASSEMBLY _'-'-_42 "_'_ 44-...+._...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering Std Black 142033 Axle Asm Front 135227 Spindle Asm Lh 135228 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Beadng Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X t 5/8 X 16ga 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1 t/4 X 16 Ga 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 SEAT ASSEMBLY {_.-.-- 16 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 140551 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5tt6-18 Unc Btkz Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 145006 Clip Push-In STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 5/16_18 STD541437...
  • Page 39 140819 Decal Dash Instruction Operat Eng 136832 150683 DecaIHood Rh Craftsman 151303 Decal, lnselt, Hood 150684 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 133179 Decal Mower Qc System 133644 Decal Maint Customer Sears Dom 138047 Decal, Battery Diehard Sears 150927 Decal Panel Side B&S5...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 PARTS REPAIR TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Control Throt Paddle 32 22 151273 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 17720410 150465 Engine B&s 19hp, Model No. 42A707, Type Noo 1624 _01 149723 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm. Left 144069 144068 Exhaust Asm.
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Wire Assy,, Inner, with Plunger 145117 Shaft ,Asm. Lift I05767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga,, 120183X Bearing Nyldn 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Ptunger Read 122512X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 MOWER DECK 21 22 113 111 +116...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 133943 Washer, Hardened STD533107 Bolt 140084 Arm, Idler 138017 Bracket Asm Ft. Sway Bar t22052X Spacer, Retainer 138440 Bracket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar 140086 Spring, Torsion, Brake STD624008...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-97 "'---5 43=52...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-97 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 132671 Housing, Upper 124639X Shaft, idler 2274J Screw, Tapping, Large 120472X Spacer .633 x 37 x .755 1!4-20 x .734 105928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth (Reverse)
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256562 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01 868_ _ 40 3s 42 @ _ 36__::_341 219_ ..2,_,,,I 284A...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01 [358 GASKET SET I 232 L _119 _,_------W _ -_ 202 _363 1006 1005 _635...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01 209A ..
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01 !10S8 MANUALI OWNER'S _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL ___, 305A 306A "...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 497074 Cylinder' Assembly 94764 Screw, Sems 399265 Bushing 222511 Washer, Spring 391086 * Seal, Oil 94834 Screw, Sems...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256562 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 230 223882 Washer, Governor Crank, Inside 235 224995 Shield, Fuel Spray 569"272645 * Gasket, Base 240 394.358 Filter, Fuel 572 224816...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "T ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE, 15 0 MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 56: Replacement

    (RnFTSHnN ° OWNER'S 19.0 HP TWiN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START MANUAL 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number.. Each engine has MODEL NO. its own model humbler. 917.256562 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat°...

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