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[RuFTS
MODEL NUMBER 917.258540
®
OWNER'S
MANUAL
= 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 NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917

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  • Page 1 [RuFTS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 OWNER'S MANUAL = 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 NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS_ FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH° GENERAL OPERATION I!!. CHILDREN •...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of pumhase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipmentis 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 ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-19 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27+28 WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30.47 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........... +,_.. 4 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    iilllllllll illll, illll ii ........ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS ... i1,111,111i,iii iiiii iiiiii iiiiiiii ....... These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased. Most Seam stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tmctor_ ENGINE MAINTENANCE GAS CAN...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Pa_s Bag contents shown full size Seat Steering Wheel (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer --I, Mulcher Steering Plate Boot Video (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-I/4 (1) Locknut 5116-18 Cassette (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x I 5/16-18 iiiiiiiiii l r (1) Shoulder Bolt...
  • 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° Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL_...
  • Page 8 MBLY Open batter,/box door for: SEAT Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware). Inspection for corrosion_ SEAT PAN Testing battery° Jumping (if required),. SHOULDER ° Pedodic charging. BOLT DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS LOCK WASHER FLAT LARGE FLAT WASHER WASHER ADJUSTMENT LOCK WASHER BOLT...
  • Page 9 ......... ,,,, ,,, ,,,,, ASSEMBLY TO CONVERT TO BAGGING GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging alsoo DEFLECTOR SHIELD...
  • Page 10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor' o r in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand their meaning° BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 11 Ill IJII'llll'll" OPERATION lllll i,,i ii mlmll KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith yourtractorto familiarize yourselfwiththe locationsof variouscontrolsand adjustments_Save this manua! for future referenced IGNITION LIGHT AMMETER SWITCH SWITCH POSITION THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL...
  • Page 12 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 13: Carburetor

    i,,i,iHI"III'II' rill ....OPERATION lll, l ,,i,ii, ll IL"_ ....IIIl,,ll I II 'i'll' ..TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. '10) • To restartmovement, slowly release parking brake and clutch!brake pedal Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch°...
  • Page 14 ATION dry before mowing, TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine assure better mowing performance and proper dis,- has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move charge of material, Regulate ground speed by select- fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER TiES SO.EOO'E Check Brake Operation Q,-J Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners ik/7 sharpeniReplace Mower Blades 6/,= LUb;i;atto;Cha..6/ ..: ; ; ............ Check Battery Level/Recharge ....Clean Battery and Terminals Check TransaxleCoollng ,AdjUSt Blad e Belt(s) Tension ....
  • Page 16 TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced,. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced bladewillcause excessive vibrationand even- nanceo tual damage to mower and engine_ BRAKE OPERATION ° The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel, Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower°...
  • Page 17 /i,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, RESPONSIBiLiTIES CUSTOMER V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of Determine temperature range expected before oil change° operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG, adjustable,.
  • Page 18 CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush coolingfins, and other external surfaces of the engine are or' compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum kept clean at all times,...
  • Page 19 RESPONSIBiLiTIES ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) Replace the engine oil filter every season or every otheroil The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one filter becomes clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required°...
  • Page 20 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" positiom • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. ° Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. °...
  • Page 21 ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.. tF Adjust the mower while tractor isparked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 22 WITH PARKINGBRAKE "ENGAGED" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools. Park the tractor on level surface.. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE NUT "A" MOWER"...
  • Page 23 ADJUSTMENTS ERVICE AND ... NlllIJJ ..TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE (See Fig. 29) (See Figs. JUSTMENT 27 and ° Block up axle securely, The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is •...
  • Page 24 ..jllllllll iii iiiii _1111 iiiiii ......... ,..........iCE AND ADJUSTMENTS iiiiii iij ilUlllllllllliii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii,r iiii iiiiiiii ... :....NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO REPLACE FUSE POSITIVE TERMINAL Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse, The fuse holder is located behind the dash,, TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig.

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    ,111 ,i,1,1,,,i,1,,i,i, i1,111111, ,i,i,ii i , i, i,,, ii, ,I,ILI SERVICE AND ADJUSTM ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - ° Move throttle control lever from slow (.e!,) to fast (,_) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn..

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    STORAGE ..i i,H ....ENGINE 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° FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: tT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 27 ....i,i, ill,,,ii ,i ......illl TROUB CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM i i lllllll ..RI! fuel tank 1., Out of rue!, Will not start 2,, See "TO START ENGINE" In Operation section, Engine not"CHOKED"properly, Wait several minutes before attempting to start° Engine flooded, Replace spark plug,.
  • Page 28 r,,i,Hi illlll ....i,,,,, TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1111111 iii1[11111111 iiiiii IIIIIIIII IIII II1'1 Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence controt system.. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contaot an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY -e 9 FUSE 30 AMP.. STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK wHrfE SOLENOID CLUTCH1 BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE IGNITION ,--,I- SEATSW,TCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH I .., .... "3 ..", __ BLACKf._ METERHOUR J_ ...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258540 ELECTRICAL I _, t _11...
  • Page 31 Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, 12" 121305X Switch, Plunger 140301 Switch, I_nition 4 Position 124211X Nut, Ignihon 141226 Cover, Ignition Switch 109310X Key, Molded, Craftsman 156442 Harness, Ignition Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1/4o20 UNC x 1/2 71110408 131563 Cover, Terminal Solenoid 145673 73640400...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 153871 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 150t56X011 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 146956 Panel, Dash, LH 145660...
  • Page 34 " " MODEL NUMBER 917'.268540...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Link, Clutch ..Transaxle(See Breakdown) 105710X Peerless, Model Number 930-057A 105709X Spring, Clutch Return Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 146682 Spring, Return, Brake STD523712 V-Belt, Ground Drive 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 13080t...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 STEERING ASSEMBLY It"...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 12t472X Wheel, Steering 154427 Axle, Asm Front 154422 Spindle, Asm Lh 154423 Spindle, Asm Rh 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer, 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga 19272016 Washer, 27/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 134300 Spacer, Sprit 28 x _88 Seat 140123 121250X Spring 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 STD523710 Bolt 153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 19131610 Washer 13/32 x I x 10 Gauge STD541431...
  • Page 39 Decal, Side Panel 149516 Decal Battery DngriPsn Eng 156787 Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 138047 Decal, Battery Diehard Sears 146709 138311 Decal, Fender, Craftsman Decal, Lift Handle 154515 Pad Footrest LH STLT 154516 Pad Footrest RH STLT 156790 Owner's Manual, English WHEELS &...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,258540 ENGINE .+" _ ,.€_:_._ ". OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 147025 Control, Throt 17720410 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV15S_41526 137350 Muffler 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1t2 132003OO Elbow, Std 90 Degree 318-18 Npt STD551231 Washer 156123...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258540 MOWER LIFT 10 ;...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Lift Lever inner,Wire Assy 145117 Shaft Asmo Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 2I Ga. t20183X Beating Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Red...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 MOWER DECK 21 22 115"_...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing 140086 Spring, Torsion Brakes STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, TUV Idler 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 149846 Knob Custom Oval 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 144200 V-Belt STD624008...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A _._/4 7 58...

  • Page 47: Replacement

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917,258540 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772108A Cover, Transaxle 792075 790025 780086A Bearing, Needle 770102A Case, Transaxle 786066 776260A Shaft, Counter 786086 774690 776219B Shaft and Pinion Assembly, Output 778139...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 iiiiiiii ii ¸ BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES AIR INTAKE ENQ,.E €O.TROLS I ..:::::::: ..::: 14..,_ /:,/3 "'16 13 _: EXHAUST...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12 743 05 Kit, Air Cleaner 12 079 07 Linkage, Choke (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 12) 12 237 01 Clamp, Cable...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 FUEL SYSTEM 20-- 31 / CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER_...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 _,,o,LP;. ,,.-0BR,c..,o. I........E,.'_CTR C'LI..IGNITION LJ/iJ 13 __ CRANKCASE...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Kit, Carburetor (Includes #2 thru 6) 12 351 01 12 853 56 Lifter, Valve (2)

  • Page 53: Spark Plugs

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258540 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO_ DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12 086 14 Screw, Flywheel M10 x 1_5x 45.8 12 032 03 Seal, Crankshaft 12 46803...
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  • Page 55: Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING "" .-.- SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX.

  • Page 56: Seat

    £RI FT/MaN ® OWNER'S 15.0 HP ELECTRIC START MANUAL 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number° Each engine has its own model number° 917.258540 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat, The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine.

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