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Craftsman 917.254750 Owner's Manual

12.5 hp ohv electric start 38" mower deck 5 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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SEAl, S
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.254750
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructmns
Before
Operating
This
Equipment
®
12.5 HP OHV
ELECTRIC
START
38" MOWER DECK
5 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
. Assembly
• Operation
- Customer
Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustment
• Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Chicago,
IL 60684 U.S.A.
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  • Page 1 SEAl, S OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.254750 ® 12.5 HP OHV Caution: ELECTRIC START Read and follow all Safety Rules 38" MOWER DECK and Instructmns 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE Before Operating This Equipment LAWN TRACTOR . Assembly • Operation - Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustment •...

  • Page 2: Brake

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is net alert to the...
  • Page 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability HORSEPOWER: t 2,5 performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS remedy, please contact...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION ............10-13 SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 14-17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......18-23 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........25-26 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........INDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 28-43 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........
  • Page 5 ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased, They are also available at most Sears retait outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor, ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 i,i ,,i ,,IH, CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK II,,,H, ii1,1 , ,,, ....=1 ,,i,1,,i _,L...,,. , .,.. Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,i,, I, ,i,, i,i, (2) Sheet © Seat Metal Battery acid Screws #10-16 x 1/2...
  • Page 7 When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). STEERING TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON BOOT STEERING UNPACK CARTON BUSHING SLOT Remove att accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6) STEERING SHAFT...
  • Page 8 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.. , iiill • Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield°...
  • Page 9 i i,,,, i iii1,11 ......ASSEMBLY illUi ..iiiii i ii i,r ,i,, ,,,NI iiii INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5) i lll, ,i i,,, ii,lll,,i,l,i CAUTION: Do not short batter]/termi- nalso Before installing battery, remove rings, etc. metal bracelets, wristwatch...
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference° ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION LIFt'LEVER SWIXCH PLUNGER ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 11 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 wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available...

  • Page 12: Brake

    OPERATIC =, = =ul,i ,,,,, i,,,- • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) pedal quickIy to brake position and engage parking Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing brake switch. Any attempt by the operator to _eave the seat with •...
  • Page 13 ........ ,ill ,i.,,, !H,I,,I llll OPERATmON i,,i ii H, ..... ,,., i,ll.ill i1,11_ ,ll,m i..• Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL iN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake ..Operation ..Check Tire Pressure Checkfor Loose Fasteners Sha!l_en/Replace Mower Blades ......V" !v'..Lubrication Cha.rt ....Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery andTerminaIs Check Transmission Cooling L ..
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY BRAKE OPERATION MANDREL If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear_ than brake must be adjusted. (See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjust- merits section of this manual) TRAILING EDGE TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-...
  • Page 16 CUSTO RESPONSi mLmT ES BATTERY (See Fig. 12) SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normat use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend it's life. • Acid solution level in each battery ceil should be even with bottoms of vent wel{s.
  • Page 17 CUSTO RESPONSUBHLITtES AIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (See Fig, 14) SCREW -'_'_1 CLEANER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by COVER using a dirty air filter, Remove cartridge every 25 hours of HOUSING ,_ operation and tap to clean, Replace paper cartridge once BLOWER SCREWS a year or after every 100 hours of operation, more often if...
  • Page 18 =, ,, ..:::-w-: . =,, ....= ..... ,., H,,=, ...... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brakes Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

  • Page 19: Side-To-Side

    SERVMCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,i lU.i ........,i,,,i ..TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT (See Figs 20 and 21)- Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or IMPORTANT= DECK MUST BE LEVEL S1DE-TO-SIDEo IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway.
  • Page 20 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake, For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on the mower housing. BELT REMOVAL NUT•A"...
  • Page 21 _:---'--:- = = ,,, ,,,,,,,== ,,,n,,,",,,,,, H"H," ¸' SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS ............11 = ,,uJ = 1, ........... TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'rTERY (See Fig. 26) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-...
  • Page 22 ....ill ii i ,Ill nlunull L ,it,Jl SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS n ,i ........i_,ln lUl lU, ........TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 27) TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL (See Fig. 28) fuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directly CAUTION: Muffler is hot.

  • Page 23: Throttle Control Cable

    • i,uH, ..= == n,m, , H,,,,,, u,,,=r,,,,,,= SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS =_=,UIJil,m H'J" ......=m'U = 'U U'""H= ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE • Move throttle control lever from "SLOW" to "FAST" (See Fig. 29) position°...

  • Page 24: Cleaning

    ....... i illl in.ln"..i I,utrl I ........ ,.,LU, " i ,ll, i ,,,,i ¸ lUI,I STORAGE ......i,.,ul i llll i llll ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor witt not be used for 30 days or more FUEL SYSTEM i,ii.
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTI POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Out of fuel FIll fuel tank. Will not start See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" properly Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded Replace spark ptug Bad spark plug Clean/replace air filter Dirty air filter.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ,,N,,,,, ....CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Checkwtrlng, switches and connections If not Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system corrected, contact Sears Service Center/Department. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. Worn, bent or Ioose blade, Poor cut * uneven...

  • Page 27: Schematic

    12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY r ..} RED BLACK WHITE STARTER --,-tO ' O_ cLAcK K_Jk,J SOLENOID WHITE = WHITE IGNITION SWtTCH ..(PEDAL UP) WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK SEAT SWITCH ATT'MENT C LUTCH (NOT OCCUPIED) (CLUTCH OFF) "7...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION t21265X Battery, 12 Volt STD365402 Switch, Starter 124211X Nut, Ignition 133433 Harness, ignition 4207J Cable, Ground 1322O2 Cable, Battery 108423X Cable, Battery 129965 Battery Box 109596X Clamp, Hose...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS . - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 12,5 HP 38" TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 135034 Chassis 127866 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd, Roll. 3/8-t 6 x 3/4 Type TT STD523707 Bolt, Hex, Fin 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-I6 UNC...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 DRIVE _::::==-42 7 36 _ 19_;_6o_ 68...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 447oj Spacer, Split 127050X Transaxfe, Peerless, 5 Speed, 10907OX Keeper, Belt Retainer Model Number t43.930-009 19131312 Washer t3/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge 110422X Spring, Brake Return, Transaxle STD541437...
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  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 133741 Steering Wheel 131450 Axle Assembly, Front 135227 Spindle Assembly, LH 135228 Spindle Assembly, RH 6266H Bearing, Thrust 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x I6 Gauge 19272016...
  • Page 36 REPAnR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat 121250X 127436 Spring t26656X Bracket, Pivot, Seat 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 STD511005 STD523707 Screw, Slotted Pan Head Bott, Hex, Fin.
  • Page 37 133796 Decal, Operating Instruction Decal, Caution 131265 Deca!, Lightbox, Grill 4900J Decal, Clutch/Brake 124489X 109199X Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic 124490X 105809X Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Chassis, 5 Speed/38" 132674 Decal, Grill, LT4000, Craftsman 130929 Decat, Mower Drive Schematic...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 ENGINE 16 _...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 132761 Control, Throttle 1772O41O Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Type T 132504 Engine, Tecumseh, 12,5 HP, Model Number 143426t22 122983X Muffler, Exhaust 101326L Deflector, Muffler...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 38" MOWER DECK 44,, 2_j221 .----7 14 ¸...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 38" MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION STD541437 129365 Mower Assembly, 38" Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 STD541431 131290 Belt Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 STD533107 133502 Spacer, Retainer Bolt, Carriage 5/16_t8 x 3/4...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 21 -<,-0...
  • Page 43 REPAmR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360.06 REF PART REF PART NO. NO, DESCRIPI"ION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772108 Cover, Transax/e 790047 Lever, Brake 780086 Bearing, Needle 792073 Screw, Flanged Hex Head, Thread 770102 Case, Transaxle Forming...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 TECUMSEH ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 143.426122 19 2 210211...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 TECUMSEH ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 143.426122 REF PART REF PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 35323A Cylinder Assembly (Includes 35317 * Gasket, Mounting Flange Reference Numbers 2 and 20) 35711A Flange, Mounting (includes 27652...
  • Page 46 REPAHR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254750...
  • Page 47 REPAaR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 TECUMSEH ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 143.426122 REF PART REF PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NOo NO, DESCRIPTION 146 32610A Cover, Air Cleaner Screw, Flanged Hex Head 35405 1/4-20 x 29/32 650886 Nut, Wing t/4-20 147 33509...

  • Page 48: Starting

    REPAUR PARTS !2,5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750 TECUMSEH ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 143.426122 REF PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 632512 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 632244 Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer, Throttle 631184 631971 Dust Seal, Throttle Throttle Shutter 632517 Throttle and Choke Shutter Screw...
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  • Page 50 i illllll CE NOTES...
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  • Page 52 ® 12.5 HP OHV OWNER'S ELECTRIC START MANUAL 38" MOWE DECK 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTO MODEL NO= 917.254750 Each tractor has its own model number Each engine has its own model number The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat The modet number for your engine will be found on the blower housing.

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