Craftsman 917.2565 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Craftsman Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. 917.2565
  6. Owner's manual
Craftsman 917.2565 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.2565 Owner's Manual

Craftsman lawn mower user manual
Hide thumbs Also See for 917.2565:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

®
MODEL
U
E
917.2565
OWNER'S
MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
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

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Craftsman 917.2565

Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.2565

  • Page 1 Assembly o 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 917.2565 all safety rules and instructions OWNER'S MANUAL before operating this equipment.
  • Page 2 Safe Operation IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all 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 LIMmTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 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 material or workmanship.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY ... OPERATION ... INDEX Accessories ... Adjustments: Brake ... Carburetor ...25 Mower Front-To-Back ... 21 Side-To-Side ... Throttle Control Cable ... 24 Air Filter, Engine ... Air Screen, Engine ...
  • Page 5 ACCESSO These accessories and attachments were 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 SPARK PLUG GAS CAN PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Parts Bag contents shown full size © (1) Locknut 3/8-24 (1) 2-3/8" Diameter Washer' (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x I (1) Lock Washer' 1/2 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers (2) Washers...
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled 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 CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before cormecting move metal bracelets, bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised position.
  • Page 9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes., Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance,, Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual., CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly...
  • Page 10 i,inlll u ... OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand their meaning,. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OILPRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 11 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. this manual for future reference_ AMMETER LIGHT SWITCft THROTTL_CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL GEARSHIFT LEVER Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.. AMMETER: indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

  • Page 12: Operation

    The operation of any tractor can result in foreign _AFETY GLASSEI can result in severe eye damage. operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide ViSIOn safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE...

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine° Select desired height of cut.
  • Page 14 TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) 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 peda! and set parking brake. •...
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Repiacetvlowe'r'BIades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals CheckTransaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Beit(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s)Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oi! CIean Air Filter C,!,e,anAir Screen...

  • Page 16: Removal

    CUSTO 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 "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manua!).= TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in al! tires (See "PROD-...
  • Page 17 CUSTOM BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use., However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean° Keep battery bolts tight., Keep small vent holes openr Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.
  • Page 18 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) Your engine will 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: Spark Arrester

    CUS=['O E MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage, SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING Depress clutchlbrake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch 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, iiii...

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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: Blade

    SERVMCE A i_rlrl ..TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (See Fig. 21) 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 '`TO REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 23 SERVICE A D ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- 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...
  • Page 24 ERVICE A TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood.. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdlL • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill,. Close hood,, INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS...

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE A TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary,. However, minor adjust- ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: in general, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise) creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/...

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilt 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.

  • Page 27: Fuel Filter

    PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel Engine not "CHOKED" properiy Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter,. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirtyfuel...
  • Page 28 =['ROU LESHOOTmNG POmN'rS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade Mower deck not level. Butfdup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR SCHEMATIC AMMETER WHITE IGNITION SWITCH BLACK /C,7 AFTER FIRE SOLENOID IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT M + G START B + S + L NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS -- MODEL NUMBER BATTERY ', OY SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) " ... BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 ELECTRICAL ... 36...
  • Page 31 Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 3 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key Bik 1 25 Text SLT Key lgn Molded Craftsman Switch Light BIk BIk Red Bracket Switch Interlock Screw Tap Hex #10-24unc X 1/2 Bracket Switch Clutch...
  • Page 32 RE!PAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES NOTE: -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 PART DESCRIPTION 145501 Chassis Weldment 11ga 1995 140356 Drawbar Stretch 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga, 146077 Bumper Snapqn 145208X016 Saddle Silkscreen 6sp Fit Sdl D4360 126842X Shietd Ht Hood Kohl/Dia Engine...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR DRIVE 112-'-_Tj.. 11.-I _ -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 -'"...

  • Page 35: Transaxle

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 142603 Transaxle 6sp Std Dana, Model Nor 4360°79 146682 Spring Return Brake 123666X Pulley Transaxle Alum 12000028 Ring Retainer # 5100-62 121520X Strap Pnt Torque 30 Deg BIk 17490512 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 X 3/4 Tyt 130802 Plate Pnt Rod Shift T/a (blk) 131679...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY 7"--_--42 -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510...
  • Page 37 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering Std Black 142033 Axle Asm Front 135227 Spindle Asm Lh 135228 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga Washer 27/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga 19272O16 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 Blk/blk Craftsman 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 145006 Clip Push tn Hinged STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Uric...

  • Page 39: Schematic

    Decal B&S 15.5 HP IC G D Dora 150676 Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 150677 Decal Hood Slope Lh Craftsman 150680 Decal Grille Craftsman Sip LT Dov Decal Maint Customer Sears Dom 133644 Decal Panel Side iic Gold/White 142235 Decal insert Hood...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPM ENT Spark Arrester - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 ,,,%..*...

  • Page 41: Fuel

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ENGINE 132759 '17720410 15O457 137352 272293 13280324 13200300 STD551237 128953 STD601005 137180 109202X 123549X I23487X 137040 124028X 17490412 19091416 STD551131 71070512 17490620 128861 NOTE: -- MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Control Throt Rh Blk Pd115 I0 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine B&S 15/15.5 DIC &...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR LIFT 13-----_ -- MODEL NUMBER 917,256510 /j 1o/ /!,/// 161718...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR LIFT NOTE: - - MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION t36973 Rod Asmo Lever 122507X Shaft Asm Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 2!/32 x 1 x 21 Gao 120183X Bearing Nytong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 122512X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 ,_23...
  • Page 45 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER PART DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing STD533107 Bolt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar STD624008 Retainer Spring 130832 Arm, Suspension, 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296 Washer, Hardened 134149 Blade, Mulching 129895 Bearing, Ball...
  • Page 46 REPAMRPARTS TRACTOR DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL -- MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 4360-79 917.256510 43 =...
  • Page 47 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142671 Housing, Upper 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, 1/4-20 x .734 134400 Ball, Detent I05904X Spring, Detent 105905X Screw, Set 138235 Kit, Shifter Assembly 134399 Boot, Shifter 134791 Screw, Tapping w/Seater 138241 Square Ring 142672...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE 238 0 1029 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 634A i_,, _¢_562 1022 1034 1026 0171-01 "_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 1023 634A...
  • Page 49 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE _123 '_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 9871 _ 634B 017'I-01 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL ÷...
  • Page 50 REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01 634A 868 868A 284A __ 537 _524 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _224 1044 1006...
  • Page 51 REPAURPARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-0'1...
  • Page 52 RIEPAIR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 496412 Cylinder' Assembly 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 391086 * Seal, Oil 495858 Head, Cylinder 272614 *** Gasket, Cylinder Head 495735 Breather Assembly 27803 * Gasket, Valve Cover 94624. Screw, Serns 281246 Tube, Breather 271916...
  • Page 53 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 284A 94073 Screw, Hex Head 8'10068 Screw, Set 496280 Housing, Blower 94729 Screw, Hex, Head, Blower Housing Mounting 225020 Shield, Cylinder 94386 Screw, Cylinder Shield 497595 Motor, Starter 497602 Bolt, Thru 497608...
  • Page 54 ERVmCE NOTES...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING JIDE greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- perate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 56 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.256510 iF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 151218...

This manual is also suitable for:

917.25651917.256510

Table of Contents