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BER 917.259547
OWNER'S
MANUAL
• Assembly
o Operation
®Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
. Repair Parts
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am o 5 pm, Mon - Sat
CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.
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  • Page 1 Service and Adjustments . Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am o 5 pm, Mon - Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
  • 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 !11. CHILDREN •...
  • 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 repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedal or workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........4 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30-47 ASSEMBLY ...' .
  • Page 5 ACCESSORmES A ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retailoutlets and service centers when the tractorwas purchased.. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor,. ENGINE MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINEOIL...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Seat Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer (t) Lockwasher 3/8 Steering Boot Video Cassette Mulcher Plate (1) Hex Bolt 5/t6-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Manual Parts Bag (2) Weld Nuts #10...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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: Product Specifications

    Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi- SEAT nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut,. Tighten securely.. • Close battery box door,, SEAT PAN Open battery box door for: • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- SHOULDER BOLT ware),,...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY IIIq"lH'_Hqll "_ql_l "11'1 "1 '_ GAUGE WHEEL DEFLECTOR MOUNTING SHIELD 3!8-16 LOCKNUT SHOULDER BOLT 318" WASHER GAUGE WHEEL' FIG. 5 LATCH HOOKS INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 and FIG. 7 Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
  • Page 10 OPERATION ............These symbols may appear on your' tractoror in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning_ A =. FORWARD FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING CLUTCH LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE OVER TEMP LIGHT I",.I-...
  • Page 11 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswithyour tractorto familiarize yourselfwith the locations ofvarious controlsand adjustments_Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH POSITION AMMETER .
  • Page 12 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 13: Carburetor

    OPEBATn TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal,. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing • Make all turns slowly_ switch,, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will TO TRANSPORT shut off the engine°...
  • Page 14 OPERATION IIIIIIIIW Illllllllllllllll I Ill II ...... TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. AIlow grass to When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine dry before mowing_ has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to...
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSmBULmTmES .._ILI'H i" '11' IIIIU ......I1'"' ..:: ..MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,f___/_°_ _" As You C OMPL E .... REGULAR SERVICE _'_/_ _ _,_'_. SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure check forLo0se Fasteners 6#€' Sharpeni'Repiace Mower Blades 6#44...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..........ILIIIIIIIIEIIIIJlIII TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Care should be {aken to keep the blade balanced_ An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibrationand even- nanceo tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 17 ,ml, iLmm , ram "1'1'1, I '1' i ra, m,ll,ml,i, I "1 ,,n,,_",_l,m,mmn, iml,,mi, _ CUSTOMER IBmLITHES V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of Determine temperature range expected before oilchanger All oi! must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH_ operation and replace if necessary.
  • Page 18 ,,,,,,, ,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, , ,,, ,, ,, ,,,, ......... Jlll IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII LIIIIIII CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, engine damage from overheating°...
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPON ILITmES ,llr_lllH,,,l_lllll _ i, i 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, obstructingfuel flow to carburetor, year.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift 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. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    illll ,111 ill_l,JJJ ullll_l_l ,,lllllll ..n,n,,,,_llU iiii _' '1 SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS llllllllmu ,i ,, TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS driveway.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools° Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See 'q'O REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 23 AND ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE i ,,,i,_,111,_11,11,,i ......i HI,I, i, _ H ,,l_lltll,_,_111,111,1,_111,1 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- (See Fig. 29) JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28) • Block up axle securely° The transaxle should be in neutral when the gearshift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position.
  • Page 24 AND ADJUSTMENTS l lll iiii ii illllll llllqWl,lll i,=l ......TO REPLACE FUSE NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse° The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) •...

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    ,,i,l,i ..i,i ,,llllll ,,i, i,,,,i,, SERVICE AND ADJU rl,r, i ,ll, ,,i ,i,i,,i,,i,,i'ill II "ll ' ENGI1NE ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position,, If ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle (See Fig.

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    iiiilllllllll illllllll =:: : = 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 IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE PROBLEM 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 seat with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade Replace blade,, Tighten blade belt, Mower deck not level...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 SCHEMATIC (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) ¢ PLUG SPARK (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES) 28 VOLTS; AC MIN, @ ;3600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED) BROWN NOTE "YOUR TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144926 Battery 12 Volt 30 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD541025 109238X Tube, Plastic, 12" 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 109596X Clamp, Hose 161343 Switch, |nterlock N..OPNtN_ OPN...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 159527 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 150t56X011 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 145660...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259547 DRIVE 88 87 86 18 5 )i. 48...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC ..Transaxle(See Breakdown) Dana STD541431 4360-122 105710X Link, Clutch 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 105709X Spring, Clutch Return Bolt Fin Hex 3/8_16 x 1-1/4 123666X Pulley, Transaxle STD523712...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 STEERING ASSEMBLY 9__6a...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION !39768 Wheel, Steering Opp Sears Blk 154427 Axle, Asm Front 156483 Spindle, Asm Lh 157473 Spindle, Asm Rh 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer, 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga 19272016 Washer, 27/32 x I 1/4 x 16 Ga 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 134300 140122 Spacer, Split 28 x .88 140551 121250X Bracket, Pivot, Seat Spring _' de Bolt 123976X STD523710 Locknut, Flange 1/4 Gra 19131610 153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Washer 13/32 x I x 10 Gauge STD541431 145006...
  • Page 39 154516 Pad Footrest RH STLT 149407 Decal, Side Panel 156787 16175O Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 Owner's Manual, English 146709 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 161751 Owner's Manual, Spanish 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic PART WHEELS & TIRES DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 40 ,,_ _ i_ ,_...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 147025 Control, Throt 177204t0 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler ..Model No.. CV15S-41567 137350 Muffler 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 132003OO Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt Washer STD551231 156123...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 MOWER LIFT 718 20...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,259547 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 15946O Wire Asm Inner/Spring W/Plngr LT 159471 Shaft Asmo Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga,, 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Red...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 MOWER DECK •33 '106 21 22...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140086 144393 Mower Housing Spring, Torsion Brakes STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, TUV Idler Knob Custom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 149846 V-Belt 144200 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar STD624008 142427 Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259547 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-122...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-122 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 160955 Housing, Upper 2231J Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.00 X .031 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 160944 Assy, Gear, Comb, 12T &...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,259547 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567 AIR INTAKE BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES CRANKSHAFT .-r::=:-z_'ls tLt lO-r 0"'16 2 _..----_ _...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567 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 917.259547 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567 19,..._ 31 / CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER ........
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t2-853-56 Kit, Carburetor (Includes #2 thru 6) t2-041-02 Gasket, AirCleaner 12-351-01...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION IGNITION / ELECTRICAL 17 ,...? 13 __..,...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259547 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-086-14 Screw, Hex Flange 12-032-03 Seal, Crankshaft M10 x Io5 x 46 12-522-18 Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block) 12-468-03...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING _.CUT o. GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. i1,11111111 iiiii iiiiiii i iiiiiiii1,111, 'l'llllll Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not _| _ greater than 15°), never across...

  • Page 56: Replacement

    CRAFTSMAN + OWNER'S 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START MANUAL 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number., Each engine has its own model number_ 917.259547 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under' the seat.

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