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Craftsman 917.253724 Owner's Manual

Craftsman varidrive garden tractor owner's manual
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Sears l
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917,253724
Caution:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
GARDEN
Assembly
Installation
Operation
Repair Parts
TRACTOR
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, III. 60684 U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Sears l OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. 917,253724 Caution: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, III. 60684 U.S.A. TRACTOR GARDEN Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts...
  • Page 2 Always observe the "RULES FOR SAFE YOUR NEW GARDEN TRACTOR FEATURES CRAFTSMAN 16 H,P° ENGINE-°cool-running and long life w_th plenty of power to take on a variety yard, gardening or snow removal tasks. INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM-allows when tractor Clutch-Brake Pedal is depressed and Attachment Clutch Lever is in "OFF"...
  • Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS RULES 1_ Know the controls and how to stop OWNER'S MANUAL 2o Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. adults operate without proper out having read the owners manual, 3. Do not carry passengers, Keep children tance away,...
  • Page 4 CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE VARIDRIVE (FIG. 11) UNLESS ENGINE IS RUNNING, OCCUR TO VARIDRIVE SYSTEM, CUT AWAY VIEW L_.-_J WING NUT _._I_ _._f"-,...,.----_ BATTERY J/iT-, WING NUT__ FLATWASHER--/7_/f!/-_-_'r- NEGATIVE BLACK ._"7 GROUND _ _,'_,a f,_\ CAR E ..-.. F,GURE%.'& iI ¥ Xi /N ... To assemble and adjust your Tractor you will need: CONTROL 3/4"...
  • Page 5 d. Insert Battery Bo_t into square hole Battery Support (Fig,, 3), Fasten Battery Bolt with a Flat Washer and Wing Nut. e. Insert remaining Battery Bolt into side of Battery Support and fasten Flat Washer and Wing (Fig, 3). Tighten securely fo Position Terminal...
  • Page 6 FIGURE 8 CLUTCH°BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION FOOT PEDAL IGNITION PARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED". GEAR POSITION SHIFT LEVER FIGURE 10 VARIDRIVE CONTROL LEVER "SLOW" POSITION I]"--- "FAST" _ I_'(7 \_ FIGURE 11 _-"_,_-:" '_"-"i"-_'_ Keep aIl shields in place,. Before leaving operator's position: a Shift transmission to neutral b Set Parking Brake.
  • Page 7 WARMUNG ENGINE Move Throttle Control to "SLOW" position. as engine warms up. NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE OPERATING. When restartinq a warm engine move Throttle way between SLOW FAST position,, Choke may not have to be used. TRACTOR OPERATION With engine running and warm place Throttle...
  • Page 8 DISCHARGING FIGURE • • DIAGNOSTIC TERMINAL ADAPTEF FIGURE 15 STARTING YOUR TRACTOR A LOW BATTERY If your Battery is too tow to start the engine it should recharged. If Jumper Cables are used for emergency starting foilow this procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR PED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGA-...

  • Page 9: Check Belt/V-Belt Adjustment

    FIRST HOURS 1_ CHECK BELT ADJUSTMENT New Belts may stretch after the first few hours of operation resulting in loss of power. am With engine running, transmission in neutral, place Vari- drive Control Lever in "FAST" position (Fig. 11) and check if Secondary Belt (Fig.
  • Page 10 KNOB _-'-,m-- WASH ER CARTRIDGE PLATE PAPER CARTRIDGE OIL FOAM PRE.CLEANER FIGURE_ EVERY 1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Several minutes after stopping Engine, check Engine Oil Level with Tractor on level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig, 17) clean, push it down tight for a few seconds, remove and read Oil Level.
  • Page 11 6, OIL PIVOT POINTS Place several drops of SAA.E. 30 Oil at points where parts move against each other, especially: a,, Front Axle Pivot (Fig. 20). b, Hood Hinges. c_ Foot Pedal Shaft (Fig_9), d, Lift Shaft (Fig, 33). e. Polyfoam Seat at Varlator Arm Assembly Pivot Shaft (saturate with oil), see page !8, Key No's.
  • Page 12 FIGURE 29 REPLACE AIR CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE Refer to page 8,_ REPLACE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER If fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, reptacement is required, a, With Engine coot, remove and plug Fuel Line Sections as removed from both ends of Fuel F_lter (Fig. 28). b,_Place new Fuel Filter in position in Fuel Line (arrow on side of Filter in direction of fuel flow)_...
  • Page 13 2. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IF TRACTOR REQUIRES FEET STOPPING HIGHEST GEAR CONCRETE OR PAVED SURFACE BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED+ Remove Washer Head Tapping Shift Cover Plate (Fig, 30), located Remove the Cover Plate, Loosen .Jam Nut on Brake (Fig, 31) Rotate Brake counterclockwise, Brake...
  • Page 14 ENGINE PIVOT SHAFT PRIMARY FIGURE WASH E R KLIP FIGURE :IGURE 36 BELT REPLACEMENT belts on this tractor when replacing a, Disconnect b. Set Parking Pull Varidrive giving Primary Remove Primary e,, Remove 3 Bolts to Frame (Fig. 33). f_ Remove Klip Shaft (Fig°...
  • Page 15 TROUBLE SH{:)OT|NG POSSIBLE CAUSE WILL NOT START Clutch-Brake Pedal in drive position Attachment Clutch Lever in "ENGAGED" No gasoline in Fuel Tank or clogged Line or Fuel Filter BIown Fuse Dead Battery Defective ignition or loose Wiring HARD TO START Choked improperly, flooded Engine Clogged...
  • Page 16 REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL WHITE _r 30 a FUSE AMMETER LIGHTS WILL REGISTER AMMETE R YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR ELECTRICAL SOURCE. CAUSE OF THIS, BRIGHTNESS LIGHTS WILL...
  • Page 17 4482J 7682R 7320R 7192J 4406R 1411P 3258J STD365410 7755R 1415P 74760508 73680500 7193J 8630J *STANDARD -15_ 917.253724 DESCRfPTION *Nut-Hexl/4-20UNC Tube - Plastic Clamp _ Hose Lockwasher - 3/8 Ext, Tooth Fuse Diagnostic Terminal Adapter (Optional) order Test Manual Key No-31...
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS, FENDER AND DASHBOARD MODEL SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724...
  • Page 19 Washer 7/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 563tP Screw - Finished Hex Washer Head No. 13 - 16 Hi - Lo x 5/8 ®50 917.253724 DESCRIPTION PART Bolt . Round Hd. Square Neck 5/16 - 18 UNC x 3/4 Gr. 5 575P...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724 VARIDRIVE SYSTEM ¥ 17 18 26 27 33 28 26 t8 60 18 18 -...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL VARIDRIVE SYSTEM PART DESC RtPTION 2895H Grip - Handle 8016J Plunger- Lever, 2876H Spring 678H642 Lever Assembly 4551P Set Screw - Hex Socket 3/8 - 16 UNC x 3/8 Nylon 8330H Key - Woodruff 7596J Link- Lift,...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724 STEERING -20-...
  • Page 23 REPA|R PARTS SEARS STEERING • -_27 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 5022P Klip Ring 1617P Washer 25/32 x 1 - 1/4x 3641J Tire - 16 x 6.50 9541R Front Wheel (Inc. Key No 5 & 2 of Key No. 6) 8856M Grease Fitting 9040H...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724 °69 44 45...
  • Page 25 Pulley - Ground Drive 9439M Knob - Control 633A109 GearShift Lever Ass V. 575P Nut - Crownlock 5/16 - 18 UNC 7952J Bracket Support, Transaxle 917.253724 PART DESCRIPTION 8021J Clip - Insulated 73680700 Nut - Crownlock 14 UNC 5241J Pulley _Transaxle 9204H Locknut,...
  • Page 26 REPANR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN-MODEL NUMBER 917.253724 TRANSAXLE 92 93 - 24...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL TRANSAXLE PART DESCR IPTtON NO,, Axle Shaft 4t97R 6845R Retaining Ring 4199R Final Drive Gear 4216R Differential Gear 4215R Differential Pinion 4217R Differential Carrier 6256H Axle Thrust Washer 3056P Hex Bolt 3/8- 24 UNF x 3 - 1/4 (1 "Thread Length} 7392M Steel Ball...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 'TWIN--MODEL ENGINE+-MODEL AIR CLEANER--CARBURETOR GROUP NUMBER 917_253724 NUMBER 402417, TYPE NUMBER - 26 - 0676_01...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS SEARS ENGINE--MODEL CLEANER--CARBURETOR PART DESCRIPTION 280185 Tube _ Breather 280198 Tube- intake 392970 Manifold Ass'y. - Intake 271412 +*Gasket _ Carb, Mtg. 270884 *Gasket- Intake Manifold Mtg, 93414 Screw- Carb. Mtg, Sere 93208 Screw- Intake Manifold Mtg. Sam 394338 Carburetor Ass y.
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS SEARS G'TV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724 ENGINEJ=MODEL NUMBER 402417, TYPE NUMBER 0676-01 CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP - 28...
  • Page 31 Spring- Exhaust Valve Retainer .. Intake Valve 221596 292260 Rotocoi! - Exhaust Retainer .r Exhaust Valve Rotocoil 93630 261368 Tappet- Valve Gear - Cam 212337 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724 NUMBER 402417, TYPE NUMBER ENGINE BASE GROUP PART 271316 393244 394348 89838 220863...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS SEARS ENGINE--MODEL MUFFLER, GUIDE HOUSING 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724 NUMBER 402417, TYPE NUMBER GROUP PART DESCRIPTION 222848 Cover- Air Guide 222849 Cover - Air Guide 93163 Screw - Sere 392681 Housing - Blower 93158 Screw - Sem 222846...
  • Page 33 Gear - Flywheel 393474 Stator - Alternator 19203 Puller- Flywheel 390837 Armatu re Assembly 392744 Housing Assembly 93933 Thru Bolt NUMBER 917.253724 NUMBER 402417, TYPE NUMBER PART 391705 (lnc- Key Nots, 394674 Ignition 393017 Cable Mtgo Sere 394429 90366 91162 Ass y.
  • Page 34 SERVICE NOTE8 32 -...
  • Page 35 SERVICE NOTES 8630J-1.1231 - 33 - Printed in U,S°A.
  • Page 36 OWNERS MANUAL MODEL 917.253724 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Sears, Roebuck and Co. Chicago, III. 60684 U,S.A, GTV 16 TWIN VARIDRIVE GARDEN TRACTOR The Model Number wilt be found on the Model Plate attached to the top right side of Drawbar.

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