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Craftsman 917.258694 Owner's Manual

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SW/ARS
CRaFTSMaN°
MODEL NUMBER 917.258694
OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all safety
rules
and instructions
before
operating
this
equipment.

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  • Page 1 • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules...
  • 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, III. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION "...
  • Page 3 RIDING EQUIPMEN1 ° 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 repmace,free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20°; STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-19 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-; WARRANTY ..............TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS =TRACTOR ......... 30-4 ASSEMBLY .............. 7-10 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSO ATTACHMENTS • Theseaccess_riesandattachmentswereavailab_ethr_ughm_stSear_retai_tietsandservicecenterswhenthetract_rwasp_rchased* Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS 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.
  • Page 6 OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separate|y in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob Seat Video Steering Cassette Wheel Mulcher (1) Washer Plate 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. Steering Sleeve Manual Parts Bag (3) Retainer Springs (double !oop) Parts bag contents not shown...
  • Page 7 Yournewtractorhasbeenassembled a tthefactory withexception o fthosepartsleftunassembled forslippingpurposes. ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor aHparts 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 wilt make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
  • Page 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. CAUTION: Do net short battery termi- Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. nals by allowing a wrench or any other Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
  • Page 9 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT • Place the R.H. suspension arm on outward pointing deck pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower (See Figs. 4 and 7) to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Retain with double loop retainer spring with toops down Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension as shown.
  • Page 10 iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) DEFLECTOR SHIELD 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 11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OiL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 12 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. iGNITiON ATTACHMENT LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH AMMETER...
  • Page 13 OPERATION 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 gtasses.

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 11) When pushing or towing yourtractor, be sure to disengage MOUNT, transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control.
  • Page 15 OPERATION temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may filler neck. Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spi!l or need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tan NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold use gasoline near an open flame.
  • Page 16 OPERATIO MOWING TIPS MULCHING IVIOWUNG TIPS iMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND attached to tractor. TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- performance.
  • Page 17 BILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check |or Loose Fasteners SharperdReplace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. nance. unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION ®...
  • Page 19 RESPONSiBiLiTiES V-BELTS Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level, insert dipstick intothe tube and rest the oil fil! cap on the Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking operation and replace if necessary.
  • Page 20 CUSTOM RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER AiR FILTER (See Fig. ,17) Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Ctean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. tion or every season.
  • Page 21 RVIC ADJU CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fuiiy and set parking brake. Place motion control lever tn neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position° Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the btades and ait 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: Front-To-Back

    SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL iN LENGTH BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO GROUND GROUND NUT "E'" FIG. 20 SUSPENSION ARM TRUNNION FIG. 23 LiFT LiNK ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FiG, 2! MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL.(See Fig.
  • Page 23 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT ROTOR CLUTCH ELATE (See Fig. 25) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Remove mower ddve belt (See'q'o REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).
  • Page 24 RVICE ADJUSTMENTS iMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER FRONT WHEEL TOE4N/CAMBER POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on ELECTRIC CLUTCH WIRE CONNECTION your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front SECURE.

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AN ENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and "POSITIVE ..NEGATIVE" adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable, ff adjustment is necessary', proceed as follows: With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.
  • Page 26 RVIC ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) (See Figs. 33 and The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary_ However, minor adjustment The choke control has been preset at the factory and may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,...

  • Page 27: Cleaning

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM iMPORTANT: IT IS iMPORTANT PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 28 COTING POINTS CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Fill fuel tank. Will not start Out of fuel, Engine not"CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug, Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves sea with attachment clutch department. engaged Poorcut-uneven Worn, bent orloose blade.
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 SCHEMATIC "l]! BATTERY CT'_> FUSE 30 AMP. _:--_ WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UPi HOUR METER (OPTIONAL) 0-" ... FUEL ..O_TW SPARK PLUGS GAP IGNITION UNIT (2 PLUGS ON " IN CYL. ENGINES) FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID CHARGING SYSTEM...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917o258694 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRiPTiON 144926 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD541025 7697J Tube, Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose 145211 Bolt, Btr. Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 150109 Holddown Btr.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1173 ,145...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.258694 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRiPTiON 159530 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 155923 Saddle 126471X Clip, Fuel Line 145203 Dash, Plastic STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8o18 x 1 145218 Panel, Dash, LH 145217...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = =MODEL NUMBER 917,258694 DRIVE...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = ° MODEL NUMBER 917,258694 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 150071 V-Bek, Drive Transaxle Assembly 140294 142431 Retainer, Belt Spring, Brake Return 140312 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 17490612 141002 Cover, Foot Pedal Rod, Shifter 8883R 137140...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917=258694 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly, Front !56483 Spindle Assembly, LH 157473 Spindle Assembly, RH 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 ENGINE 41 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 ENGINE PART DESCR|PT|ON 132757 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No..CV20S*PS61554 149723 Muffler, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone 146699 Pipe Exhaust LH CV16/20 146700 Pipe Exhaust RH CV18/20 150176...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121250X Spring 123976X 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat Nut, Flangelock 1/4 Grade 5 145006 124238X Clip Push-In Cap, Spring, Seat STD541437 153236 Nut, Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 UNC Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC - 2A 124181X...
  • Page 43 Decal Operating Instruction 160397 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 156787 Decal Deck Mower, EZ3 150333 Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs. 16029! Decal Hood, Craftsman, RH 161835 Decal, HP Engine 160292 Decal Hood, Craftsman, LH 146710 Decal, Insert Strg 151400 Decal Grille...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS .> TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 MOWER LIFT 25 24 /! / _..__._-4 161718...
  • Page 45 REPAl R PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159461 Wire Asm., inner w/plunger Shaft Asm Lift 159476 138284 Pin Groove 12O00O02 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32X1X21Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger 139865 Link Lift Lh...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 MOWER DECK 32__ 103102 104 105 1102...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 144917 156948 Housing, Mower 46" Pulley, Idler, Driven 137273 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent 17490620 STD624008 Retainer Spring Screw, Thdrolt 3/8-!6 x 1-1/4 Tytt 122052X Spacer, Retainer 130832...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 HYDRO TRANSAXLE .- MODEL NUMBER 3!0-0650 1!3 Z/...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 HYDRO TRANSAXLE ° MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRiPTiON 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 150829 Differential Assembly 142932 Seat, Lip 142991...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS61554 13 1415161918 20--_ 13 141151J 6 17 3_L_ 40 39 _j27 @-3s _____28 _m--8...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS61554 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24,782-O5 24-318-11 Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder Cylinder Crankcase 24-294-13 24-755-76 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather Fitting 24-067-09 Connecting Rod (Star, dural) (2)
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917=258694 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS61554 AIR INTAKE <_\19...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS61554 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITiON/ELECTRICAL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-!62-17 Screen, Grass 24-027-20 Housing, Blower M-0403025 Screw, Hex, Flange Mo0545016 Screw,Hex, Flange M5 x 0.8 × 16 (3) M4 x 0.7 x 24 (4) X-25-92 Washer, Plain 3/16 (4)
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS61554 STARTING_ "I...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS61554 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO° DESCRiPTiON M-0839070 Screw, Hex, Flange M8 x 1.25 x 70 SM-0642025 Screw, Hex, Flange M-0839080 M6 x 1.0 x 25 Screw, Hex, Flange M8 x 1.25 x 80...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258694 KOHLER ENGINE ° MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS61554 c_sHArr ..2--'9 3---_ 5 j_f13 _/14...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917,258694 KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS6!554 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Crankshaft 24-853-41 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket (Includes 24-014o42 Key Numbers 2 thru 4, 15 and 16) 52-139-09 Plug, Cup 24-041-15...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 60: Replacement

    CRI:IFTZMAN ® , F/.4/RS OWNER'S 18.0 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.258694 The model number for your tractor wilt be found on the model plate located under the seat, The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine.

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