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MODEL NUMBER 917.258911
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
o Assembly
° Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustments
° Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.
FOR CONSUMER
ASSISTANCE
HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBEI_.
1-800-659-5917
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  • Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly ° Operation ° Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustments ° Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBEI_.
  • Page 2 Safe Operation IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the manual and on the machine before starting • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions,to operate the machine,.

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    LIMITED "iNVOYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN 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 SAFE'P/' RULES ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY ... TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ... 5,15 ASSEMBLY ... OPERATION ... iNDEX Accessories ... Adjustments; Brake ... Carburetor'..Clutch Pulley ... 23 Gauge Wheels ...14 Mower' Front-To-Back ... Side-To-Side ...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    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 GAS CAN SPARK PLUG PERFORMANCE Sears offersa widevarietyofattachments thatfit yourtractor.Manyoftheseare listed belowwithbriefexplanations o f howtheycanhelp...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS i iii iilllllllllllllllllllll i,iiiii (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Gao (4) Shoulder Bolt (12) Crownlock Nuts 3/16 x 8 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 '1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge illll IIHll (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Washers...
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factorywith the exception of those parts left unassembled fo r shipping purposes.. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor al! parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness., TOOLS REQUIRED...
  • Page 8 Use terminal access doors for: Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware). • Inspection for corrosion° • Testing battery,, • Jumping (if required)_ Periodic charging,, DISCARD HEX NUT LOCK WASHER PROTECTIVE CAPS TERMINAL "_'_ \\\ TERMINAL ;*"° ACCESS ooo. '/ I NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE...
  • Page 9 ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, ,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,',,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,lll./lllJ.lll INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 5 and 7) Be sure tractor is on leve! surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park_ ing brake° ° Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts., Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.
  • Page 10 ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT° PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions have been completed° No remaining loose parts in carton. ¢"...
  • Page 11 OPERA /,U,ll I,nn 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 CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 12 ,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,, KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER CHOKECONTROL THROTTLECONTROL CLUTCH_RAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FREE WHEEL CONTROL Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
  • Page 13 i illll i] ill illlllllll,i 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 14 ii i i II Illl TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig, 8A) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when theyare stightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions°...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10) The engine in yourtractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground, ° Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off,. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube.
  • Page 16 i i illllllul ii ii i1,,, PURGE TRANSMISSION ill i_u,i CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. iiiii To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor-for the first time.
  • Page 17 i i iiiilu ,11 CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check T_re Pressure check for Lo0se"Fasie'ners Sharper,JReplaee"Mower Eubricati0n Chart Check Battery Leve]lRecharge Clean Battery and Terminals Cl_eck Transaxle Cooling Adjust BIade Belt(s) Tension aeit(s) Tens_O" Aa]ust MOiio."Dr_e Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 18 i illlllllll TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nanoe_ BRAKE OPERATION tf 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 manual).
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling, Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot, possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water or steam to dean transaxle, •...
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, di_/conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds.

  • Page 21: Clutch Pulley

    ERViCE A CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch!brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control 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.
  • Page 22 i i i i iii ill ijl, SERVICE AND ADJUST FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 20 and 21) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-StDE.. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER W_LLSTAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-StDEo To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1/8"...
  • Page 23 ;ERVmCEAND A mini = u m re=l= TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (See Fig. 23) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Remove mower drive belt (See'q'O REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual), Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJU i =l= i=l=l=Hl=l TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface,. Engage parking brake_ For ease of service there is a belt installationguide decal on bottom of left footrest. Remove mower (See 'q'O REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) BELT REMOVAL Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt)_...
  • Page 25 RVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation,, Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary,, If parts in the front axfe or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJ TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood, • Puff bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gritL ° Replace bulb in holder' and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the griH_ °...
  • Page 27 IDLE FUEL ADJUSTING NEEDLE STOP CLAI SCREW SCREW FIG. 34 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Figs. 34 and 35) The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as described below before loosening cabie_ If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 28 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. gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool CAUTION: Never storethe tractor with before storing in any enclosure.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTI CAUSE PROBLEM Out of fuel. Wilt not start Engine net"CHOKED" Engtne flooded, Bad spark plug, Dirty air filter,, Dirty fuel filter., Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment, Engine valves out of adjustment, Dirty air _ter. Hard to start Bad spark plug_ Weak or dead battery.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTI LIJll,Jl CAUSE PROBLEM Faulty operator-safety presence control system, Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Worn, bent or loose bEade Poorcut-uneven Mowerdeck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower Sent blade mandrel, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
  • Page 31 REDWIRE) SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY CARBURETOR SHOULD BE REPLACED TO SOLENOID PROPERLY SECURE YOUR (REDWIRE BLUE WIRE) WIRING. - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 PosmoN ... OFF PTO SWITCH_ -- REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS ENGINE CONNECTOR IGNmON SWITCH ENGINE SHORTING (£'VHITEWIRE) (_CKW, RE)II_ SHORTING 11_._---1...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Screw t/4-20 x 1/2 131563 Cover, Terminal Red 145673 Solenoid 122822X Ammeter 110940X Meter, Hour 17011008 Screw 154963 Switch, PTO 140405 Ring Retainer PTO 109748X Reiay Asm. All component dimensions given in U.So inches 1 inch = 25°4 mm 917.258911...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 47120...
  • Page 35 Washer 9i32x3!4x16Ga., 136961 Bracket, Axle Front 156111 Bracket, Support Axle/Engine STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 PART DESCRIPTION 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh '154913 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh 17490608...
  • Page 36 "_O0_L NUMe_ 977"2S89!1...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 7070E Key 1/4 x 2,5 Washer Thrust Axle Harden 7563R Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 STD541_37 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 STD56t210 Wheel Hub Asmo 140507 Bolt Hub 140080 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga STD551037 140921 Spring Rod Brake...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 STEERING ASSEMBLY 33" /"...
  • Page 39 ,Jam Nut RH Thread 109850X Joint Asm. Ball RH Thread 73700600 Jam Nut LH Thread 109851X Joint Asm. Ball LH Thread 155246 Bracket Switch Interlock 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x !/2 Tyt 154780 Spacer Axle 1 inch = 25°4 mm 917.258911...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 ENGINE 27 37 "8 ,:_%_._...
  • Page 41 Pipe Crossover CV22 143528 Bracket Duct Air Rear Support 19131414 Washer Flat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. 13280336 Nipple Pipe 4-1/2 13090308 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt x 1.00 2751R Chp Line Fuel 1 inch = 25,4 mm 917.258911 3/8-16 Unc...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 140675 Strap, Fender 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 145006 Clip, Push In Hinged STD541437 Nut,Crowniock t24181X Spring, Seat Cprsn 150176...
  • Page 43 PARTS REPAIR TRACTOR DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 156835 Decal, Operating Instruction Decal. 160298 Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal. 160299 Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal. 140837 Brake Parking Saddle Decal Maintenance 133644 Decal Side Panel 138048 Ins. Hood 151568 Decal Control Movement 142342 Decal...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 17 2O 19...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY - - MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 154389 Shaft Asm.., Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asm., Lift Rh 120O0022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x '16 Ga, 19292016 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER DECK - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911...

  • Page 47: Gauge Wheels

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 156990 Mower Deck Weldment STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar STD624008 Retainer, Spring 130832 Arm Suspension, Rear 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1°25 Gr. 8 Patched...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258911 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE . . MODEL NUMBER 218.3010...
  • Page 49 Jackshaft 142899 O-Ring 142900 Washer 5/8 X 1-5/32 142901 Washer 7/8 X 1-1/2 142902 Bolt, Hex 5/16-16 x 3.5 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 - - MODEL NUMBER 218-3010 KEY PART NO. NO. 153767 142904 142905 142907 t42908 142909 153768...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 PART DESCRIPTION 144569 Shaft, Pump 122716X Ring, Retaining 122745X Bearing, Bait 122715X Spacer 122700X Seal, Lip 122699X Ring, Retaining 122767X Bearing, Cradle 122717X Seal, Lip...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 t1!l j ©...
  • Page 52 24_595-02 Separator, Oil Breather 25-313-02 Grommet, Rubber 24-445-02 Strap, Breather Separator M-0545016 Screw M5 x 0..8 x 16 (2) - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 CRANKCASE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-782-05 Cylinder Block (Use Miniblock) 24-294-03 Fitting 24-067-01 Connecting Rod (Standard) (2)
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 _,.owE, ,Ous,._ ,,oB_F_,._s i... 20 19 18 17 16 "...
  • Page 54 24-041-14 24-164-06 24-041-01 M-0639055 ILLUSTRATED t2-113-53 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U..S..inches 1 inch = 25.4 rnm 917.258911 67515 DESCRIPTION Housing, Blower Screw M5 x 0.8 x 16 (37 Screw M6xt..0x16(4 Guard, Flywheel Plate, Backing, # 2 Side Screw M5 x 0.8 x 20 (2) Screw M5 x 0.8 x 14...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2589'11 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 S_A"RTING's",'_'_'EM ! ... i UlUl ul,ul.i 5 -..._ o ,j_o 23--,,"...
  • Page 56 Screw M6 x 1..0 x 25 (2) SM-0631005 Washer', Plain (2) 24-393-08 Oil Pump Assembly (Includes 18) 24-123-05 Tube, Oil Pickup 25-162-07 Screen, Oil - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION SM-0642025 Screw M6 x 1.0x25 24-090-14 Lever', Governor SM-064t060 Nut M6x 1.0...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 675"15 CFIANKSHAFT ,,., ,,,,,..-- MODEL NUMBER _..E_X HAUST ,,,, ... " ,i ,iI LiJJ,uu±,_ ,... 16 17 917.258911 ,,,' e_.-36 o- 38 _ 37...
  • Page 58 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-853-25 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) 24-04!-15 Gasket, Carburetor 24-053-25 Carburetor Assembly (For InformationOnly, Not Available...
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  • Page 60: Replacement

    OWNER'S MODEL NO. 917.258911 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...