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Craftsman 917.25254 Owner's Manual

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MODEL
917.252540
° Assembly
° Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
OWNER'S MANUAL
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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 MODEL ° Assembly ° Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 917.252540 all safety rules and instructions OWNER'S MANUAL Convertible before operating this equipment.
  • Page 2 Safe Operation IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow al! instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. •...
  • Page 3 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 pads found to be defective in material...
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY TABLE OF CONTENTS ... INDEX ... TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY ... INDEX Accessories ... Adjustments: Brake ... Carburetor ... Mower: Front-To-Back ... 21 Side-To-Side ... Throttle Control Cable ... Air Filter, Engine ... Air Screen, Engine ...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    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. This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change in future years _ more attachments may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your modet.
  • Page 6 CONTENTS ,,inn,H Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Large Flat Washer (!) Shoulder Bolt 5t16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (1) Lock Washer (!) Washer" 17/32 x 1-3116 x 12 Gauge (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Weld Nuts #10 ashers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 114-20 x 314 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20...
  • Page 7 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. the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness° TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier..
  • Page 8 Openbattery boxdoorfor: Inspection for secure connections ware),, Inspection for corrosion_ Testing battery, Jumping (if required)_ Periodic charging ,. DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS POSITIVE LOCK (RED) CABLE WASHER VENT HOLE (KEEP CLEAN) FIG. 2 SEA"[' BATTERY BOXDOOR FIG, 3 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt., •...
  • Page 9 GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 318-16 .-_'_ LOCKNUT 318" WASHER _,,/.SHOULDER GAUGE WHEEL FIG, 5 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs, 6 and 7 ) 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_...
  • Page 10 : :::::1111 i i ii i ii OPERATmON These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGfNE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF...
  • Page 11 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL Comparethe illustrations withyourtractor this manual for future reference° AMMETER THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute_ ATTACHMENT CLUTCFt LEVER: mower blades, or other attachments tractor_ LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
  • Page 12 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating tractor or performing over the spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9) Your tractoris equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch.. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine ru nnJng and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine° •...
  • Page 14 TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) When starting engine for' the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake._ Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position..
  • Page 15 CUSTO =,,,. ,,c=sc.=0u.= FILL IN DATES REGULARSERVICE..., Check BrakeOperation CheckTire Pressure Check for LooseFasteners R sharpeniReplace Mower Blades LubricationChart Check BatteryLeve!iRiecharge Clean Batteryand Terminals CheckTransaxteCooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ad!us!Motion DriveB_e[!(s ) Tension Check EngineOil Level _ChangeEngine Oil E ,,,.Clean Air F!!ter... CleanAir Screen Inspect MuffledSparkArrester Repiacielllio"...
  • Page 16 CUSTO ,, i,/,i i iJ , llll ill ill i,, TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.. (See 'q'o ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 17 V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary_ The belts are not adjustable° Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear_, TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build_up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.
  • Page 18 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15) Your engine wilt not run properly using a dirty air filter,. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper' cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air' cleaner more often under dusty conditions..
  • Page 19 ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 16) Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year° Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through step remove drain plug).
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING Depress clutch/brake Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" 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, TRACTOR TO REMOVE...

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    SERVmCE AN TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway° Make sure tires are properly "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower°...
  • Page 22 SERVHCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (See Fig. 23) The mower'blade drive belt may be replaced without tools,. Park the tractor on level su_ace,_ Engage parking brake._ BELT REMOVAL- • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual), •...
  • Page 23 ERVmCEAN TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor, if damage has occurred to affect the front...
  • Page 24 SERVUCE AND ADJ TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill CIosehood_ INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS...

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    • _l ... ii,i ,i i , i,l,,i i ... SERVmCE ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 29) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    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, CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTmNG POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly Engine flooded. Bad spark plug Dirty air filter. & Dirty fuel filter. Wafer in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor i 0, Engine valves out of adjustment Hard to start Dirty air filter Bad spark plug,...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOO CAUSE Faulty operator-safety presence control system Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.. Mower deck notlevel. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR SCHEMATIC © AMMETER WHITE la-@ CLUTCH / BRAKE t IGNITION SWITCH AFTER FIRE SOLENOID [ICCt3 EECZ] L[zzzz] IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT .... :: M + G ON " '""' ... B'+'"'L _ " ... START B + S + L NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS -- MODEL NUMBER...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 ELECTRICAL 36 35 ,,36 ' 31 -.,/...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ELECTRICAL NOTE: - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 PART NO° 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" 144940 Case, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose 144935 Screw Cap Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 1...
  • Page 32 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR-- CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES MODEL NUMBER 917.252540...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 PART DESCRIPTION 145501 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 146077 Bumper Snap-In 145206 Saddle 126842X Shield Ht Hood Kohl/Dia Engine 126471X Clip Insulator .406 Mtg Hole 146760X011...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,252540 DRIVE...
  • Page 35 PARTS REPAIR TRACTOR DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle, Peerless, 6 Speed, 145602 Model Number 930-057 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retainer 121520X Strap, Torque Screw, Thd., RoE 5/16-18 x 3/4 17490512 141003 Lever, Shift 76020416 Pin, Cotter 105701X Washer, Shift Plate Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Grade 8...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY b!-, - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY '14 74011056 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U..Soinches - - MODEL NUiVIBER 917.252540 PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Steering Wheel 142033 Front Axte Assembly 135227 Spindte Assembly, Loll. 135228 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272O16...
  • Page 38 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY "_\ 13 PART DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat STD523710 Bolt 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 145006 Clip, Push-ln Hinged STD541437 124181X Spring, Seat 17490616 Sc_ew, Thd., RoE 3/8-!6 x 1 19131614 Washer 13/32 x I x i4 Gauge...
  • Page 39 Decal, Mower QC System Decal, Ins,. Hood 14.5HP OHV White Decal, Lightbox, Grill Decal, Insert Strg Std Auto USA Decal, Battery Dan/Poi Srs Decal, Battery Wet Front Sears Fastener Pop In Footrest Decal, Lift Handle Owner's Manual, English Owner's Manual, Spanish DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAURPARTS TRACTOR ENGINE NOTE: -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 PART DESCRIPTION 132760 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 147337 Engine, Kohfer, 14.5 Cmd_L 5&3 SRS 137350 Muffler 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-t8 NPT Washer STD551231 128953X...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 MOWER LIFT 161718...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER LIFT NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S_ inches - - MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Lift Lever InnerWire 122507X Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32x 1 x21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER DECK - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 _"_"-104 105/ 106" 23 24...
  • Page 45 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing STD533107 Bolt 138O17 Bracket Assembly,Sway 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar STD624008 Retainer Spring 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 85O857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1,25 Grade 8 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296 Washer, Hardened 134149 Blade, Mulching 129895...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ,. - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057 &..,%...
  • Page 47 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL REF PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 772108A Transaxle Cover 780086 Needle Bearing 770102A Transaxle Case 776260 Countershaft 776219B Output Shaft & Pinion 778139 Output Gear, 35 Teeth 778136 Spur Gear, 15 Teeth, Steel 792136A Shift Key 784352 Shift Collar...
  • Page 48 REPARRPARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41519 i,iiiiiiii ii A,R ,.TAKE I BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES ENGINE CONTROLS A,F,T, CRANKSH...
  • Page 49 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER AIR INTAKE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 25 341 02 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover t2 096 24 Cover, Air Cleaner Precleaner Element 12 083 08 12 100 01 Wing Nut X-25-63 Washer, Plain 1/4 12 083 05 Element, Air Cleaner (includes #7) 12 313 04...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER F 0,'S Ys+E I CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 CV15S, TYPE NUMBER BREATHER PS-41519 17..% __° 16-... _) 14__ --25...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION !2 853 26 Kit, Carburetor (Includes #2 thru 4) 12 041 02 Gasket, Air Cleaner 12 053 32 Carburetor Assembly (For Information Only - Not Available Separately) (includes Key Numbers 12 thru 27) 12 041 01...
  • Page 52 REPAURPARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER IGNITION t ELECTRICAL ,,,u i iii ,i,ui 17 ...,_ \_'_ CRANK:CAS,E,,,,! - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41519 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION llrH,ll STA.T,.Q ll,llli, ii ill i,i i ii S_STE. I...
  • Page 53 REPARR ,PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER IGNITION 1 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12 086 14 Screw, Flywheel 12 468 03 Washer, Flywheel 24 162 03 Screen, Grass M-0639016 Screw, Fan M6 x 1 x 13 (4) 12 112 01 Spacer, Fan (4) 1215702...
  • Page 54 SERVICE OTES...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE i iiii, I, li_ A_ Ii_ _ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. '!I II[I lllLllllllll[l Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not qreater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 56: Replacement

    The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department tail Stores° WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE...

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