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- Page 1 SEAl, S ® MODEL NUMBER 917.252580 OWNER'S MANUAL oAssembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts _,AUTION: 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. Ul. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic operator...
- 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 owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or...
- Page 4 =FABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-24 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 26-27 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 30-47 ASSEMBLY ............. 7-10 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 FUEL STABILIZER... - Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 G_ Video Steering Cassette (1) Large Wheel Fiat Washer Mulcher Plate Clips Tinnerman OwneCs 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. the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 7) TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID DISCARD TERMINAL LOCK FLAT Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position_ PROTECTIVE WASHER WASHER Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake 'BOLT pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Roll tractor backwards off skid. •...
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS MOWER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (See Fig. 4) DECK The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surtace_ best cutting performance °...
- Page 10 (See Figs.5 & 6) INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR SHIELD Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using sclew, 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_ •...
- Page 11 OIPIERATION 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 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH POSITION AMMETER...
- Page 13 OPERATmON 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 14: Carburetor
OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE MOWER • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing ment lift control. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will When pushing or towing your' tractor, be sure gearshift shut off the engine_... - Page 15 OPERATmON Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) assure better mowing performance and proper dis- When starling engine for the first time or if engine has run charge of material. Regulate ground speed by select- out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting the tank to the engine...
- Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONS BNL TMES F,LL ,N DATES ._;'/_.._"_,_" S ERV IC E DATES Check BrakeOperation CheckTire Pressure 3" Chockfor LooseFasteners Mower 6#°4 Sharpen/Replace Blades ie" LubricationChart CheckBattery Level/Recharge Clean Batteryand Terminals I _' I 6 #4 CheckTransaxleCooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust MotionDrive Belt(s)Tension _#'5 Check Engine Oil Level...
- Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSmBIL TIES (See Fig. 13) TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte* unbalanced blade wilI cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
- Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPON$1BILJTmE$ V-BELTS AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14) Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- adjustable.
- Page 19 CUSTOMER RIESPONSIIB L TIES MUFFLER CLEAN SCREEN (See Fig. 14) Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum...
- Page 20 SERVMCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ° 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.
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Page 21: Side-To-Side
$ERVUCIE AN ADJUSTMENTS To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or 3/4" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest driveway. -
Page 22: Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 22) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools,, Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - NUT"A" • Remove mower' from tractor' (See '%0 REMOVE MOWER"... - Page 23 SERVWCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) charged battery, when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer- RED cable last from both batteries.
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Page 24: Throttle Control Cable
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGHNE ACCELERATION TEST- Move throttle control lever from slow (,,4_.) to fast (,=_) ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn (See Fig. 28) peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until... -
Page 25: 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 CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING... - Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTmNG POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel FIll fuel tank Engine not "CHOKED" properly See 'q'O START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start Bad sparkpiug Replace spark plug Dirty air filter Clean/replace air filter Dirty fuel filter...
- Page 27 TROU LESHOOVUNG POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Faulty operator-safety presence contmlsystem Check wiring, switches and connections If not Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department engaged Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade Level mower deck...
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Page 28: Replacement
® S_E/A/ S OWNER'S 15.5 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO= Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.252580 model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat..