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Craftsman 917.251572 Owner's Manual

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SWA/RS
®
MODEL NUMBER 917.251572
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
o 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 SWA/RS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.251572 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o 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 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 111. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 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, Sears will i'epair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-20 TROUBLESHOOTING, ......... 29-30 WARRANTY ..............TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 32-49 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........50-57 ASSEMBLY .............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ATTACH aENTS 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. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob Seat Video Cassette (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/t6 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel ner Springs (single loop) i -- Manual (4) Retainer Springs =r-q...
  • Page 7 i .., Hi ,, N _1 II Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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.
  • Page 8 , ii ,i ,, , i i,,i i,,i u, ii i,ii ,,,lUl ii, ,lllllllll,lllllll INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. Remove cardboard packing on seat pan, nals. Before connecting battery, re- •...
  • Page 9 ,,n,=, H, , i=,=== ..i ..,,H, =,==,'"== ..nu, n ..,, ,,, ,nu,,, ,,, n,,u,i ,r,,,,i ,,r,r,,, ,,,,, ......INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ° Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring° (See Figs.
  • Page 10 /CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW shipping purposes_ Correct tire pressure is important for TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE best cutting performance. THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT •...
  • Page 11 ..ii1,,11,,,iu irlr i ........OPERATUON .... n fill Ull ....nll,i iiii1,111 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, FORWARD FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING ENGINE OFF OILPRESSURE...
  • Page 12 ......i i..11..==1==..! I ' ' H',HI OPERATION iiiiiii .I.IIIII,H,I,I, i...,HI iii1., i.iiHm, ii ii ,i .111 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compale the illustratfonswith you r tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of Various controls and adjustments° Save this manual for future reference_ THROTTLE CONTROL...
  • Page 13 OPERATION .... ,,m,= 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 14 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig, 8) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface_ _rive--_p or'down Adjust mower to desired cutting height, hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and ° Lower mower with tift control. Remove rear retainer do not drive across _any slope.

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    This engine on this product is designed for maximum CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 11) performance and life if operated with the choke (l\l) fully open and the throttle control in the fast (,_) position. • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the open the choke fully requires an engine warm-up period of factory, already filled with summer weight oil several seconds to several minutes, depending...
  • Page 16 MOWING TiPS PURGE TRANSMISSION t ,H= = 'H'H"'H'= I ' I I='1= ' I' I' '11",11" • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor freewheel lever while the engine is run- Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage ning,...
  • Page 17 i,UlUllll ,i,ii iil,lrll .......... I iiii CUSTOMER RESPONSIBUUTIES ......i ii,ll ii , i i,iii "MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__.-__o__ ....FtLL iN DATES /__,_/_+ _"_ REGULAR S ERvlcE ..ATE S Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners --_6/7 "Shar;en/Replace Mower...
  • Page 18 ,nnll ¸ I" ..... RESPONSlBILITI CUSTOMER n ilnl,n nlnnl TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced btade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance.
  • Page 19 ,,Ulll n lU U,l,,,nul i CUSTOMER RESPONS BUL ..... ulll, ....TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 15 and 16) TRANSAXLE COOLING Determine temperature range expected before oil change The fan and cooting fins of transmission should be kept All oil must meet APf service classification SF or SG, c{ean to assure proper cooling.
  • Page 20 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one kept clean at all times.

  • Page 21: Clutch Pulley

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, • Place motion control 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 22 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)- IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS • Park tractor' on a level surface. Engage parking brake. EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE ', Remove four screws from Loll, mandrel cover' and To obtain the best cutting...
  • Page 23 SERVnCE AN ADJUSTMENTS i,, , ii ,, i ii1,, i iiipi, i1_1111 illllll ....TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NOTE: After instalting a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 (See Fig. 24) cycles to wear in clutch p_ate_ Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake., Remove mower drive belt (See"TO REPLACE MOWER...
  • Page 24 ,,,Hf SERVICE AN ADJU ENT$ TO ADJUST,MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) (See Fig. 27) Park the tractor on fevet surface° Engage parking brake. The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and For ease of service there is a belt installationguide decal on adjustment should not be necessary..
  • Page 25 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheei toe-in is required for proper stee ring operation_ Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be RETAINING RING necessary., If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust AXLE (;OVER if necessary.
  • Page 26 ........i ,,,u ..ADJUSTMENTS i n,,lu, ,,nnni TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 34) • Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill ° Unsnap headlight wire connector. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely •...
  • Page 27 SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....I,NII, m i1,,i, ii, i ....ENGINE CLOSED ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 35) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    , i,iii1,1,1111 ..iii ,i,, 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 i i,ii iiii IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...

  • Page 29: Air Screen

    TROU LESHOO'F NG 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 spark ptug Replace spark plug Dirty air filter Clean/replace air filter...

  • Page 30: Headlights

    PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION H,H== H '1 ..'HLI ,',,H N ,= H ' 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 canted with attachment clutch department engaged...

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