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Craftsman 917.258543 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.258543
OWNER'S MANUAL
oAssembly
° Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
° Repair Parts
.......GAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917
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  • Page 1 [RI /:TXH nN° MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 OWNER'S MANUAL oAssembly ° Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments ° Repair Parts ..GAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 _-_'11 IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIII...

  • Page 2: Brake

    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 ill, CHILDREN Read understand, and follow all instructions in the manual...
  • Page 3 Searswill replace the battery at no charge.. IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT iS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE 1SAVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-19 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30-47 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS- ENGINE ........
  • Page 5 i IH,,,,I,,II ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, II1,111111111 lUln nlnn, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiii ..iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii These accessories and attachments we re 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 i ,,,, ..i1,1,,i ..... "",, ..CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 © Seat Steering Wheel (t) Lockwasher (1) Large Flat Washer Mulcher Steering Plate Boot Video Cassette (1) Lecknut 5/16_18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 ..
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY = nn n= ,,Hi = Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts {eft unassembled for shipping purpose& 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...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY ..,,,.,, Open battery box door for': • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- SEAT ware). • inspection for corrosion. SEAT PAN • Testing battery. • Jumping (if required). SHOULDER • Periodic charging. BOLT DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE LOCK CAPS WASHER FLAT...
  • Page 9 =l=lll_ = ..i= i lUlH ....='"="=' ASSEMBLY ii IIIIIIIIIIIIHIII iiii miNI, m NI, ....... TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING DISCHARGING BRACKET Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.
  • Page 10 ....i¸ n ii, u i,i .., .._.".i=, ..OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature sLtppUedwith the product. Learn and understand their meaning, ÷ BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE...
  • Page 11 =l i== illll=i=ii,i i I==IH i, =ll, H ill OPERATION I!ll iii iiiiiiiiii iiii 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 locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 12 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign object s thrown into the eyes, which can _ ,_u== resultin severeeyedamage. Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldswhile operatingyour tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE:...

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    ii ,11 MI N , =::_ ....,1 , ..OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. Your'tractor [s equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat •...
  • Page 14 OPERATION • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug TO START ENGINE (See Fig. X) mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to When starting the engine for the first time or' if the engine dry before mowing.
  • Page 15 i,,u,,,i, u,,i,,_lqqllll in'ill ¸ ' i iii CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES inunllUUl i lU i i ............MA,NTENANCE SC.EDuLE ..F,LL,N DATES AS YOU COMPLETE Check BrakeOperation CheckTire Pressure Checkfor LooseFasteners LubricationChart Irl/ i Sharpen/Rep lace Mower Btades Check Battery LeveVRecharge , V_ 0 ,,C_ean Ba_e_ a nd Terminal.
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILiTiES 'IIIIN I........... I IIIIIIIIIIIIIII ....TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced° unbatanced blade willcause excessive vibration and even- nance, tual damage to mower and engine.
  • Page 17 ............ ,r,,-_ - ... iiiiiiiii1,11111 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES i iiiiiii iiiiiiii V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Check V_beits for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of Determine temperature range expected before oi! change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH, operation arid replace if necessary.
  • Page 18 ,i,im,i ..i1,1 ii1,,,,,1111,,11111,11 ,lll,,,,,ll, iillllllll ,i iii i,,_1, i i, ,,, i1,,, CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......ii ii CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Air screen rnust be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 19 ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuet flow to carburetor, year.
  • Page 20 , ,11 ..U l,lll ,i,,i, iir IIIIIINIu, ,UUl , i lll, i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....i ...., ......CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. °...
  • Page 21 ....... ,..r., H ii i ii1,1 ii i,illl¸ iiilll,,i,ii - u ....SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS illll ii i i ill i................ TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.
  • Page 22 RVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITHPARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools° Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake, BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See %0 REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 23 iiii ....,,,,," ....SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . • ii ,, J HHll I ' '1' TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28) FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) - The transaxle should be in neutral when the gearshift lever •...
  • Page 24 ..,,, ....ii .......... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS iiim iii, ......, ....iiii I, i.'*t_ "_-_'_*_ TO REPLACE FUSE TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse.

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    , • .... _,.,., nnll ii iii ii iiii AND ADJUSTMENTS iiii ,lllllllllllllll i ii in in ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST • Move throttle control lever' from slow (,_) to fast (,_) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position° If engine hesitates or dies, idle fuel...

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    ....,,,_ lUl"llTi iiiii1,11 ¸ ..;'--_!__*-="--_A_ ..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 illul ....ii1,1,,i IMPORTANT: tT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS...
  • Page 27 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel Fill fuel tank. 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 ptugo Dirty air fitte_ Clean/replace air filter, Dirty fuel filter...
  • Page 28 ii ,44 iiii 14,¸,,= ,i ,,_,:, ..'....• _-,,i TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faultyoperator-safe_presen_controlsystem. Check wtdng, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment ciutch department, engaged , ..
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258543 SCHEMATIC BLAOK BATTERY FUSE 3O AMP_ AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID ..CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE 2_Zc SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH ..t.._A@-M_NT CL-UYCH_ 8LACK GROUNDING (CLUTCH _UT_ H _'] CONNECTOR METER j_ HOUR...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 ELECTRICAL "_'" "- ---., _ _ _...
  • Page 31 Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, 121305X Switch, Plunger 1403O1 Switch, Ignition 4 Position 124211X Nut, Ignition 141226 Cover, Ignition Switch 109310X Key, Molded, Craftsman 156442 Harness, Ignition 7111O4O8 Bolt Bik Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x t/2 131563 Cover, Terminal 145673 Solenoid 73640400...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 159527 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 1749O612 Screw, Thd., Rol!. 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 150156X011 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-t6 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, LH...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 DRIVE 26 27...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 DRIVE KEY' PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle(See Breakdown) 105710X Link, Clutch Peerless, Model Number 930-057A 105709X Spring, Clutch Return 146682 Spring, Return, Brake STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 t23666X Pulley, Transaxle 130801 V-Belt, Ground Drive...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 STEERING ASSEMBLY . °°22_2:2£?-.
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Wheel, Steering 154427 Axle, Asm Front 156483 Spindle, Asm Lh 157473 Spindle, Asm Rh 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 12t748X Washer, 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga 19272016 Washer, 27/32 x 1 1/4 x t6 Ga 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 134300 Spacer, Split ,28 x .88 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 121250X Spring STD5237t0 Bolt 123976X Locknut, Flange !/4 Grade 5 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 1.53236..
  • Page 39 Decal, Lift Handle 154515 Pad Footrest LH STLT. 156787 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Pad Footrest RH STLT 146709 Decal 154516 Fender, Craftsman 1606O4 146710 Decal Owner% Manual, English ins Whl Strg Auto Srs Gold 160605 156439 Decal Owner's Manual, Spanish...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 147O25 Control, Throt 17720410 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV15S-41526 Muffler 137350 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt STD551231 Washer 156123...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 MOWER LIFT 25 24 8 20 13----_...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm tnnedSprg w/Plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000O02 E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/32 x i x 21 Ga_ 19211621 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handte Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing 140086 Spring, Torsion Brakes STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, TUV Idler 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 149846 Knob Custom Oval 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar V-Belt 1442OO STD624008...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A 68 34...

  • Page 47: Replacement

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Locknut 5/16-24 772108A Cover, Transaxle 792075 780086A Bearing, Needle 790025 Holder, Brake Pad 770102A Case, Transaxle 786066 Spacer 776260A...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 inN, ,'HH AiR INTAKE "BLOWER HOUSING ....AND B 'A'FFLES I .... 11 _ _,_10 CRANKSHAFT EXHAU_'T i..,,l,,llll ,IN,I LJJiq,q,...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-743-05 Kit, Air Cleaner 12-079-07 Linkage, Choke (includes Key Numbers 2 thru 12) 12-237-01 Clamp, Cable 25-341-02...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 =IJIIIH= s,,sT,M I --21 16-_ <15 24-_ 31 /...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-853-56 Kit, Carburetor (Includes #2 thru 6) 12-351-01 Lifter, Valve (2) 12-041_02...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 i iii 'IIHIII IIIIIIII iiiii ......iiii IGNITION I ELECTRICAL, OIL PAN / LUBRICATION ,iu,i, i iiiii lU 1,1,1 ii1,, Q--2 _J 15 - CRANKCASE STARTING SYSTEM...

  • Page 53: Spark Plugs

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258543 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-088-14 Screw, Hex Flange 12-032-03 Seat, Crankshaft M10 x 1.5 x 46 12-522-18 Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block) 12-468-03...
  • Page 54 ... iiiii1,11111 i,,11 ,,i, ,i,,1111111,11 iiiiiiiii SERVICE NOTES i iii ,,i ,11,1, ,11,,111111111111 , Nil '111111...

  • Page 55: Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX.

  • Page 56: Engine

    ® OWNER'S 15.0 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number° Each engine has its own model number. 917.258543 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 btower housing of the engine°...

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