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Craftsman 917.258920 Owner's Manual

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917,258920
OWNER'S MANUAL
o 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
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  • Page 1 917,258920 OWNER'S MANUAL o 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 III IMIIIIII IIIIII ...............
  • 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 III. CHILDREN •...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    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 instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears witt repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in mater_al or workmanship°...
  • Page 4 ....TABLE OF CONTENTS rlUili'l'lillH[[rr[[[l'["'["' SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 STORAGE ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........29-30 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY ..........:....3 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 32,,50 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........
  • Page 5 ,,I,,,I,L_II ill,,lll,,,ll ,,_l ,L_II_I SERVICE NOTES ,11111,11 ,11,1,11, i ..I" I" ,' ,1111 ' '1..
  • Page 6 OF HARDWARE PACK ii iiii ......Parts Bag contents (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga, (4) Reta,ir}erSpn.'ngs (12) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 5/8 (4) Clevis Pins (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Wheels (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (12) Crownlock Nuts 3/16 x 8 (1) Shoulder'Bolt 5/t6-18 Seat...
  • Page 7 Your newtractor has been assembled atthe factorywith 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench setwill make assemblyeasier_ Standard wrench sizes are listed.
  • Page 8 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) • Adjust gauge wheels to highest position for ease of mower deck assembly, Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_ Adjust gaugewheels before operating mower asshown Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. in the operation section of this manual. °...
  • Page 9 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins° tf necessary, rock and raise front of mower to (See Figs. 5A and 7) align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mowersuspension Retain with double loop retainer springs with loops arms are raised with attachment lift control, Engage park- down as shown°...
  • Page 10 _.,,, ,,ill iil,,i i ,, i ,,,,,lll,,lllllll,,ll,,,i ,i , i J CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WlSH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVtEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST." All assembly instructions have been completed.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...
  • Page 12 ..,,,,,,,11 ii iiii ,,,i '"M '"'1II1' IIIII1' IIII ....IIII1'""11 I'111"111" '1'"'1 I I ......OPERATION ...... i'1 'IM" i,, iii, KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR, Compare the illustrationswith your tractorto famlliariz_yourself withthe locationof various controlsand adjustments° Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 13 OPEFIATI ,,_ ,......,,ill,i, The operation of anytractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result _z-_ in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments _or repairs.
  • Page 14 ,III,!,,,!,tulIIII,/,!UI , IIIII ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,,,,,,,, TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (see Fig. 8) i ......Gauge wheels are properly adjustedwhen they are slightly CAUTION: Do not drive up or down off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height hills with slopes greater than 15 °...
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 11) has runout of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine°...
  • Page 16 ........T_,,, OPERATION ..,_.,i i I i I ..........Illllllllllllll ill I MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor, ° Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance, See'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual, To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- •...
  • Page 17 ..Clean _ r Screen ..NE CleanAir Filler inspect MuffterlSpark Arrester NE C ean Eo;in; coo,, ..,,,.,,,,i,, Replace Spark Ptug 'Repiace Air Ft]ler Paper Cadddge 'Relo!_oe Fuel Filler ..i" 1_Changemore_enwflenopera_ngunr_eraheavyto_dorlnl_ghambtenHemperaturee. 5 * It equtpped wiLh adjuslab_n system. 2 _ Se_]co morn often when operal_ng in ditty or dusty conditions 6 - Not required if equipped wtlh ma_nlenance-fme...
  • Page 18 IVlAINTENA ii1,, ii1,11111_rll ....II '1 II !1 L TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP BLADE Always observe safety rules when performingany mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION tf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance LOCKWASHER_ at highspeed in highestgear, then brake mustbe adjusted, STAR (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 19 ........:: ....... inl...i.u.i ull. .i.ul_ll_ i. i. i I ,.,ll.l_l_l..i.l..ll. , ..iii IIIIH ....:_,_; ....TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Determine temperature range expected before oil change°...
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE i,JllJlllllll r' i "1'1'1'11'11 "1 CLEAN AIR INTAKF-JCOOLING AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Replace the engine oilfilter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.
  • Page 21 SERVICE D ADJUSTMENTS ................... T S; ......CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMEN Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control leyer 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 E AND ADJUSTMENTS iiilllllllllUl lU,i, i,iiiilll ,i,ii1,,11, i TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs°21 and 22)- IMPORTANT= DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDEo IF MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONTLINKS Park tractor' o n a level surface.
  • Page 23 SERV ADJUSTMENTS &, '11'""111111 I N ......, ..,i,, IIf'l i,, iii ,i,, TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NOTE: After installinga new electric clutch, run tractorat full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 (See Fig. 24) cycles to wear in clutch plate.
  • Page 24 ii1,1 ....:"'IILI'"III'II ,,ill ,,llll ,llll I' II ADJUSTMENTS ...... _.._._ iii1!11,111 ii, I,I,lU ,,i, I TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) (See Fig. 28) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage'parkingbrake. The motion controllever 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 A DA ENTS ,i i 7T:_: _ "'11 '1"1'11' 1111! ....TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO ADJUST TOE-IN Figs. 29 and 30) - (See See Fig. 32) Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod. AuTioN ....•...
  • Page 26 AND ADJU TO REPLACE FUSE REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig, 33) Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. fuse holder is located behind the dash. nals by allowing a wrench oranyoth_i" ..object to contact both terminals at the TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING same time.
  • Page 27 CLOSED FOR FULL TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 36) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment shouldnot be necessary° Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable, if adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.
  • Page 28 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 TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 29 TBOUBLESHOOTMNG ii i ,,i, ,ii ,i,m,l,m,l,l,m,ll H, I PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1o Fillfuel tank. Will notstart Out of fuelo 2. See "TO START ENGINE"in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3, Waitseveralminutes before attempting tostart, Engine flooded. 4_ Replace sparkplug,, Bad spark plug, 5, Clean/replace airftlter_ Dirty air filter,,...
  • Page 30 TROUB HOOTING POINTS ......'" '111 I'1'11 '1111"1 III ....I'111 I II '"1 " I1' "1 iii II III ' I'1' '" II ..I1'1 CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 1,, Faulty operator-safety presence control system_ Enginecontinues to run 1_ Check widng,switchesand connections If not whenoperator leaves seat corrected, c ontactan .authorized s ervicecenter/ with attachmentclutch...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY STARTER FUSE 3OAMP, IGNITION SWITCH NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS ---O--- REMOVABLE E_LAC_ PTO SWITCH CONNECTIONS POSITION CIRCUIT C+G _,H _+F,B+E,A+D ENGINE CONNECTOR REGULATOR "_ ENGINE (PURPLE WiRE, \ SHORTING I_'_1 RED WIRE) (WHITE WIRE) TRACTOR CONNECTOR SOLENOID OIL SENTRY...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 ELECTRICAL -"...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 145425 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7697J Tube Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose 145211 Bolt Wet BTR 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,258920 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 43_, 9...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACT n = mODEL NUMBER 917.258920 CHASSIS AND I_F, JCLo_URES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH 154913 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 17490608 Bracket Asm., Pivot Hood Lh 136671X558 Panel Asm.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- _LIMBER 917.258920 - _/]L!i)C.L GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 7070E STD541431 Key 1/4 x 2.5 Washer Thn_stAxle Harden 74780548 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3 7563R Screw Hex Wsho Hi-Lo 114-1/2 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 142432 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 136960 Spindle Asm, LH 136959 Spindte Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Kiip #T5304_75 121232X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 ENGINE ._55 [SPARK ARRESTER KIT ]...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model CV25SopS69511 150249 Muffler VGT Side Mount 25HP 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 151396 Muffler Assembly Guard 121361X Pulley V-Idler 150828 Keeper Asm Belt Engine Vgt 96 105432X Bushing 140923...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 SEAT ASSEMBLY t/'6 ÷ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72050411 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-3/8 14055 t 121249X Bracket, Pivot Seat Spacer, Split 140675 123740X Strap, Fender Spring, Cprsn ! 27018 X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
  • Page 43 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156835 Decal 150333 Operating instruction Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs 146705 Decal Hood, Craftsman, RH t 46710 Decal, Insert Strg 146706 Decal Hood, Craftsman, LH !38047 Decal, Battery 133644 Decal Maintenance 140837 Decal, Grille...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 17 25 26...
  • Page 45 REEPAIRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asmo, Lever 154389 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asmo, Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1t2 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 MOWER DECK 28---_ 27--_...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 15699O Mower Deck Weldment 137729 Screw, Thd Roll t/4-20 x 5/8 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 136574 Cover, Mandrel LH 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 137272 Arm, Idler Primary STD624008 '137273 Retainer, Spring...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258920 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 218-3010 9 (2)
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 2'18-3010 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142874 Assembly, Housing, LH 153767 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 142904 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 153765 Oil Seal °984 x 1.5 x .25 142905...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258910 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 < PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127148X Swashplate, Variabte 144569 Shaft, Pump 142938 Block Assembly 122716X Ring, Retaining 122786X Pin, Stainless, Headless 122745X Bearing, Bali 122718X Gasket, Center Section 122715X Spacer Check Valve Kit...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69511 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER CRANKCASE 26- "_ __0---27 ,d'_ 7""_v lJ 121,311_,16 II I-'13._4 15 _'_ 20 _--24 _ 23 38 37 8 --26 ....
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69511 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 24-318-17 24-522-72 Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder' Cylinder Block (Use Short BIock) 24-755-76 24-294-03 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather Fitting...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69511 20 19 9"_ ......
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69511 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL M-0545020 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0°8 x 20 KEY PART M-0551016 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x I6 NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-063-28 Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # 2 Side 24-063-23...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258920 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69511 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS 2 d 3 2__> 8 rf_ 14_15 ®'-3 __1817 11 10...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,258920 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69511 STARTING SYSTEM 12.380-01 Pin, governor regulating KEY PART M-0645025 Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 (2) NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-0631005 Washer, plain 6mm (2) 25-162-07 Screen, oil M-0839080 Screw, hex.
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69511 i HH I,,I...
  • Page 58 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69511 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 24-853-27 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket 24-014-72 Crankshaft Plug, Cup (IncludesKey Numbers 2 thru 4) 52-139-09 24-041-15 Gasket, Carburetor...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR :SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE.
  • Page 60 ® 25.0 HP TWiN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START 50" MOWER AUTOMATIC GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number'. Each engine has itsown model number. 917.258920 The model number for your tractor will 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.