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Craftsman 917.254611 Owner's Manual

12 hp lectric start 38" mower deck 5 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.254611
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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12 HP
LECTRIC STA T
38" MOWER DECK
5 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.254611 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment LUW_U,lUl Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 _J.S.A. _,_ ... _,_ ..(RRFTXMRN® 12 HP LECTRIC STA T 38" MOWER DECK...
  • Page 2 LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL IMPORTANT SAFETY TIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION! COME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY VOLVED. RULES FOR WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and shouldnot be used on or near any unimproved forest covered, brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meetingapplicable laws (if any).
  • Page 3 CLaONGR_ATULATIONS on YOUr purchase of a Sears wn Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service DepartrnenL We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
  • Page 4 iNDEX Adjustments: Brake ...14 Carburetor ... 18 Mower Drive Belt ... 22 Mower Front-To-Rear ... Side-T'ooSide... 22 Throttle Control Cable ...18 Engine Valves ... Air Cleaner ... 16 Air Screen, Engine ... Assembly ... 5_9 Attachments ... Battery: Charging ... 7, 17 Cleaning ...

  • Page 5: Terminals 1

    To assemble tractoryou wilt need: (2) 7116"wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge (1) 1!2" wrench Screwdriver (2) 9/1 6"wrenches Utility Knife (1) 3/4" wrench 5/16" Wrench Take all of the Items out of the box. The box contatns the Items shown below. Open the parts bag and check the contents (see page 6).
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY LOCATION i ll,lll, BATTERY. BATTERY TERMINALS SEAT (1) Adjustment (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 STEERING BUSHING WHEEL PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN ll,ll,/ (2) Wing Nut 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washer (2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga Bolt (1) Lock Washer (2) Sheet Metal Screw 10-16 x t/2 =lllllllll...

  • Page 7: Steering Wheel

    1. Prepare Battery WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD. WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY WITH BATrERY ACID. CHARGED BATTERY SMOKE. PLOSIVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE BATTERY THE BAG OF PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT YOUR HANDS, SKIN AND EYES.

  • Page 8: Seat

    ASSEMBLY SEAT SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT FLAT BOLT LOCK WASHER WASHER FIGURE 3 POSITIVE WASHER HEX BOLTS POSITIVE CABLE (RED) RGURE 4 TERMINAL WING NUT BATTERY BATTERY DRAIN TUBE FIGURE S Place 2 1/4" diameterwasher on steering shaft and install a 1/2" iod_nut (washer and locknut found in bag of parts).Tighten securely.

  • Page 9: Assembly ..................................... 5

    Lift seat (Fig 3). Lower battery intofender well withbattery terminals toward front of tractor (Fig 4). Make sure battery rests in battery tray (Fig 5) NOTE: BE SURE BATTERY DRAIN TUBE IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO BATTERY TRAY DRAIN (Fig 5) NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON- FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING.

  • Page 10: Starting

    OPERATION AIR SCREEN FUEL TANK FUEL FIGURE IGNITION KEY ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL "CLUTCH" POSITION CLUTCH/BRAKE "DRIVE" POSITION "BRAKE" POSITION FIGURE 7 1. Stopping Your Tractor NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO OIL FILLER PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE: CAP/DIPSTICK Push clutch-brake pedal intofull "BRAKE"...

  • Page 11: Operation

    3. Starting the Engine ao Move throttle control lever (Fig° 7) past "FAST" to the =CHOKE" position. bo Fullydepress clutch/Drake pedal, co Turn ignition key to "START" and release key as soon as engine starts, CAUTION: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER MINUTE.

  • Page 12: Mowing Tips

    OPERATION iN ,H n _ FIGURE SPEED SELECTION GUIDE i/1_ iiii I IIIII FUNCTION GEARSHIFT 2or 3 Normal Mowing lor2 Heavy Mowing " Snow Blowing Snow Blade Transport ,, ,,,,, Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and proceed to the mowing area, Stop the unit, then select a mowing speed (See Speed Selection Guide, page 12).
  • Page 13 To keep your tractor running better and longer, perform necessary service using the tollow- ing maintenance schedule: WITH EVERY MOWING Make sure all nutson bolts are tightand cotter pinsand retainer springs are secure Observe all safety precautions Keep tractorwell lubricated (refer to page 24),. Make sure areas around muffler, engine and mower deck are clean and free of debris buildup,, Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 14: Brake

    REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT IWITH PARKING ENGAGED) NUT"A" BRAKE BRAKE DISC BRAKE RGUREIO HUB CAP WASHERS KLIP RING FIGURE FIGURE A GRADE 5 HEAT BOLT CAN BEIDENTIFIED THREE LINES HEAD ASSHOWN 1. Brake Adjustment This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mountedon the nghtside of the transaxle (Fig.

  • Page 15: Levels

    When grinding, care should be taken to maintain bladebalance and the bladeshouldbe checkedfor properbalance before reinstallationon mower.An unbalanced or bent blade will cause excessivevi- bration when running, and eventual damage to moweror engine°Replacebent or damagedblades. To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall Leave about one inch of the straightnail ex- _eSed.

  • Page 16: Air Cleaner

    REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT SCREEN FUEL CAP FIGURE AIR CLEANER COVER ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP AND DIPSTICK SCREEN FIGURE 16 IMPORTANT: TO AVOID DAMAGE SYSTEM, USE SAE TEMPERATURE 32°F (0°C),, RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Determine temperature range expected before next oil change.,Al!oilmust meet A.P.I..service classification SD, SE or SF.

  • Page 17: Muffler

    f° Usecompressed air or stiffbristle brush to thor- oughly clean engine cooling fins (Fig 17) and air screen (Fig. 16)., g, To reassemble, reverse above procedure. ho Be certain carburetor tube, breather tube, and gas- kets are in place (Fig t7). 9.

  • Page 18: Carburetor

    REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT IDLE MIXTURE SCREW HIGH SPEED FUEL MIXTURE LINE SCREW CLAMP FIGURE 20 (0,762 mm) FEELER GAUGE SPARK PLUG FIGURE 12 Throttle Control Cable Adjustment DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY JUSTMENTS, FACTORY ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST AP PLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS JUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED, PROCEED ...

  • Page 19: Fuse

    17. Motion Drive Belt Removal The tractordrivebelt may be replacedwithouttools.Parkthe tractoron level area. Engage parkingbrake. NOTE: A BELT INSTALLATION DECAL IS UNDER LEFT FOOTREST° Remove mower, (See page 21), b, Remove two retainer springs from belt guide bracket below transaxle pulley, Remove bracket (Fig.
  • Page 20 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT GRASP HERE HOOD DASH HINGE BRACKE1 FIGURE HOOD GRASP HERE FIGURE HERE FIGURE 19. Hood Removal MOWER DECK. KEEP FEET CLEAR FROM UND DO :NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLE:R, EN- GINE CYLINDER OR COOLING FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURN. HOOD Grasp hood at edge nextto dash and open hoodto full up position (Fig_25).

  • Page 21: Installation

    21, Mower Removal Remove mower belt per instructions under"Mower Drive Belt Removal"through step (c). b_ Remove retainer springfrom clutchrod; pullclutch rod out of clutch bracket. (Fig° 29) co Putt retainer springs out of rear suspension trun- nionsoRemove rear suspensiontrunnionsfrom lift brackels (Fig 29).

  • Page 22: Mower Drive Belt

    REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT BELT ENGINE EXTENSION PULLEY SPRING ..._ IDLER ASSEMBLY COTTER EXTENSION SPRING BRAKE__ "-- LH. PIVOT FIGURE 33 LIR' LEVER BOTTOM OF CURL LINE FIGURE 34 SIDE TO SIDE'_L-'v'_'_PJ ADJUSTMENT TRUNNION FIGURE 23. Mower Drive Belt Removal IDLER BELT NOTE: MOWER BELT INSTALLATION DECAL LOC- GUIDE ATED ON MOWER HOUSING_...

  • Page 23: Storage

    NOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16" (4.75 ram) HEIGHT CHANGE° Be sureall nuts are securely tightened.. Replace cover. FRONT-TO-REAR MOWER ADJUSTMENT Toobtainthebestcuttingresults, yourmowerhous- trig should be adjusted so the front and rear flange distance"D"(Fig. 36) is 112"(!327 cm) _wer infront when the mower is positionedin the hignestcutting position.

  • Page 24: Lubrication Chart

    REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT LUBRICATION CHART BEARING ENGINE MOWER PIVOT Q SAE 30 MOTOR OIL GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO PAGE 16 FOR ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS FRONT' WHEEL Q BEARING...
  • Page 25 PROBLEM WILL NOT START WILL NOT TURN OVER ENGINE CUCKS BUT WON'T START HARD TO START ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER ENGINE OVERHEATS TROUBLE Cause/Remedy Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake position Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "Disengaged" position Fill Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean if necessary).

  • Page 26: Mower Front-To-Rear

    TROUBLE SHOOTING WON'T CHARGE ENGINE WILL NOT SHUT DOWN WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CUPPINGS MOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE EXCESSIVE MOWER VIBRATION WINDROWING STRIPPING OR DROPPING OF GRASS CLIPPINGS UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor Drain and replace oil for propertemperature NO UGHTS Check Fuse, Switch and Wire Connections_Replace Headlight Bulbs...
  • Page 27 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 SCHEMATIC ° FUSE © 30/_P IGNITIONSWITCH POSITION _RCUIT IIIIII START WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS OR CABETIESWERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SE- CURE YOUR WIRING.
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 STD541425 108423X 11050400 7 t 93 5114J 109553X 4207J STD522507 STD551025 STD541025 121265X 102476X 123t98X STD551125 MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 DESCRIPTION Bulb, Light Harness, Light Socket Harness, Wiring Key, Molded Switch, Light Sw_tch. Interlock Tray, Battery Clamp, Hose , Switch. Ignition Fuse, 30 Amp * Washer.
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 CHASSIS...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 121075X Seat t 749061 2 Screw. 3t8-t6 174906t6 Screw. 3t8 16 t t 055 t 3x Bracket-P_vot. Seat ! 05529X Bolt. Shoulder= 5' 16 18...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917,254611 DRIVE • Spark Arresler...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 126126X Engine, 12 HP, Tecumseh, Model Number 143+406152 105731X Pulley+ Engine 13200300 Elbow + STD STD551143 • Washer, Lock, Hvy Helical Spring 74770720 Bolt,...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE PART DESCRIPTION Dash 123o42Xo12 74180512 Screw Truss 7351050o - Keps 1o9816x . Nytlner, Snap 124434X Control . Throttle Screw, Hex Thread Cut 1772o410...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - ,. MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 LiFT ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 LIFT ADJUSTMENT PART DESCRIPTION 124429)( Handle C_utch Mower IO6932X Knob 106451X Bolt Shoulder 73680600 Nut, Crownlock t06452X Bracket 19171516 Washer 17132x 15/16 x 16Ga. 17021008 Screw 106447X...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254611 38" MOWER...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 38" MOWER PART DESCRIPTION 106085X V-Belt 121259X Housing 84 t 7J Runner, R H. 73680600 Nut, Crowntock 19111216 Washer 11t32 72140505 Bolt. Cerr,. 105896X Bracket. Deflector 1 t 0452X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2546111 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS- MODEL NUMBER-143,920-037 21 -..a _..,-2s Q_.-., 71 zo..,,._--z2 ', _--.= ",, _"25...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR =,. MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS- Ref. Part 772094 Cover, Transaxte 780086 Bearing, Needle 770082 Case, Transaxle 776260 Shaft, Counter 776219 Shaft _t Pinion Assy. Output 778139 Gear, Output 778136 Gear, Spur (15 teeth)
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4oCYCLE ENGINE MODEL: 143.406152 L_i-- 1461 -,js7 159,,,_,_.,_ "" -.. 3QSA Revised 1-18-90...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAH 4-CYCLE E HGiNE Ref. Part Name 35323A Cylinder Assyo(lnct, Nos_ 2 8_20) 27652 Pin, Dowel 28277 Washer, Flat 35324 Rod, Governor 35520 Lever, Governor ' 29916 Clamp, Throttle lever 65O548 Screw, Hex washer hdr, 8-32 x 5!16 35521 Spring, Control 35319 Sea!, Oil 35326...
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN 4"CYCLE E NGINE MODEL: 143.406152 308A Revised !+!8-90 _ "...
  • Page 45 CRAFTSMAN 4=L ¢L[ ENGINE Part Part Name 35286 Adpater, Air cleaner Gasket, Air cleaner elbow Gasket, Air cleaner-to-housing 35402B Body Assy., Air cleaner (tncL Noso239 239A) 650875 Screw, Ftl. hd, Same, 1032 x 5-114 354O3 Element, Air cleaner (IncL No. 251A)
  • Page 46 CARBURETOR 632490 _,'_',, 3°_,o! i _, ..,,. STARTER MOTOR 35763 RT,f. Part 632490 632471 632244 632517 650506 630766 630738 650417 632472 632473 632429A Shutter, Choke "630748 '631027 12 ;*631021 631022 632019 "631024 "631867 27110 30_.@ "632239 5A_! " 630740 *632281 25 "631028 631184 iWasher 631971 Seal, Dust...
  • Page 47 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 50: Attachments

    Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your Craftsman Lawn Tractor Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations _ howthey can help you. This listwas current at the time of publication:however, it may change in future years-- more attachments may oe aooeo, changes...
  • Page 51 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING ,,,,1= IIIHIIIH Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 °) never across ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiii :3P_ _ "...
  • Page 52 Service Centers and rrest Retail Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • PRODUCT - 12 HP LAWN TRACTOR • MODEL NUMBER - 917.254611 • ENGINE MODEL NUMBER- 143A06152 • PART NUMBER • PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units natiorrwidestaffed with Sears trained technicians.°., p rofes-...

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