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Craftsman 917.252530 Owner's Manual

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cRoFTX
MODEL NUMBER 917.252530
• Assembly
° Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
° Repair Parts
OWNER'S
MANUAL
TM
CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.

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  • Page 1 cRoFTX MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 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.
  • 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. and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the where you last saw them ..
  • Page 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 15.0 tured to give you the best possible dependability performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............OPERATION ............11-15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........MAINTENANCE SCi-IEDMLE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-20 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS ......_)1_6 WARRANTY ..,............. STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 28-_)9 INDEX ................REPA|R PARTS _ TRACTOR ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    iiiiiiiiiiiiil,,,, ill illllllll HI,I,,,,,, AND ATTACHMENTS IIIIIIIIIIIII /11/_1 ill ii iiiii IIIIIIIIII III/ 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 MAINTENANCE SPA"KPLUG .....
  • Page 6 ..lain ]ln l ill, CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK i,alll,,,i,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, ,,, ,,,,,,,, , ,,,,,,,,, .... ,i,ii Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton iii/_iitilitiiiiiit tttttllltl Seat t (2) Sheet Metal Battery acid Screws #10-16 x 1/2 Steering Wheel Steering...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY ,,,,,,,,,,,,,=, ii wii i i llnln I II HI 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.
  • Page 8 • ..While battery is standing (after adding acid) and faterl while INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4) battery is being charged, continue with assembly of tractor. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
  • Page 9 BLY ¸ HH,,II INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 5A and 5B) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, ii i,,i,l,,,,,,m rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.
  • Page 10 _ ...... iiil,lll ii_ll,ll,i i I, iiil,lll,llll illll i il,,,,i Hill, III,HIIIIII III/ ASSEMBLY DEFLECTOR SHIELD "I • Install two latch _hooksto mulcher plate :using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assembleweid nut:to ilatch h0okby inserting weld nut from the top with :hook pointing down.
  • Page 11 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. : AMMETER LIFT LEVER IGNITION PLUNGER SWITCH...
  • Page 12 ................OPERATION ......ttiitttttttt tt imH,,,,,,,,,, ttttttt i ,H,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, iiit iittitttiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiit ....................:L¸¸ ':":"'""'_'i ..' ":"'":i""i" : ..! The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
  • Page 13 illl,llll i ii iill ii i i ii i i, ,,Ill, OPERATION Illll i,,lllH HIL i ill II,IH i i illl ill • • i TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- CAUTION: Do not drive up or down ing switch.

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT: COLD STARTING FOR HYDRO (BELOW ..40 F) - AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND BEFORE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig, 9) MINuTEDRIVING' BY PLACING LET TRANSMISSIONMoTIoNWARMcoNTRoLUP FORLEvERONE (_)tN The engine in your tractor has been shipped, fromthe :: : NEUTRAL (N) POSITION AND RELEASING CLUTCH/ factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
  • Page 15 ......PERATION ': ....,,,,,, i iiii MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP • Tirechains cannot be used when the mower housing is MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND attached to tractor ..TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. °...
  • Page 16 H,II'I I IIll IIH,III,,,, inll Ullllll,i, i lllll II n II CUSTOMER BILITIES .., ,, ,,,, ......,, ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, , ......,,,,,, lllllllllllllll , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, MAINTENANCE: SCHEDULE '''!':':' .,__ ......,_"'_ AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR,SERVICE ._'__-//_._" S ERV ICE DATES Check Brake Operation ..
  • Page 17 TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) Always obsewe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. nance. unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- tual damage to mower and engine, BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 18 iii i,i i,nl,,Ul |lulllll iii ii USTOMERI RESPONSIBILITIES ii1,11,111 i iii1,111,1 i i i i n l n lI n i, ENGINE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause LUBRICATION the battery to "leak" power. Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service •...
  • Page 19 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 19) CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 20) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 20 iiiiiii LIIIIIIIII IIIIIII IIIIIIIIII • iiiii II I_111¢1111 IIIIIIIII IIIII iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiii ii ii iiiiiiiii C USTO M E R R ES PO NSIB! ii _1111 iiii 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 of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever...
  • Page 21 I,IIHI illnlllll iilllllllllllll,lll i ill SERVICE AND ADJUSTM lll,,,,i 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" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 22: Side-To-Side

    ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, InIIIIIIH InlllH I,IIIIIIIIlll Illl"" I,l,,,, AND ADJU ,,it i ,1111 lu,,m ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ........TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 25 and 26) Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.
  • Page 23 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i iiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiii iiii IIIHIIIIIII II I IIIII I II SERVICE AND ADJUSTM illlll qlllll llll Hlllll,i ii,llLi lira,, WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NuT "A" (See Fig. 27) The mower blade drive belt may be replacedwithouttools. Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 24 TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT Fig. 30) if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and whenwheels are positionedstraight fo rward, remove steer- ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly adjustment should not be necessary_ section of this manual.
  • Page 25 i i HIIIIIIIIIIIIII,I I|,l Ill IJ I I LIII I L] "llll" I. II SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS iiiiii li i illi iillliiii lili i iiliiiiill i Ill iilllll TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAI-rERY • Raise hood, See Fig, 32) ..

  • Page 26: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE FINAL SETTING - • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion contro! lever in neutral (N) position. (See Fig. 34) ° Move throttle control lever to slow (,g_) position.

  • Page 27: Cleaning

    Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS ]MPORTANT TO :PREVENT GUM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL...
  • Page 28 NG POINTS • i,,, • Ill,,, I,,,,,I PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION wall not start Out of fuel, Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section, Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING:POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department. engaged "[. Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade.
  • Page 30 illl iill, SERVICE ILll ..Ill.| iiii iiiii...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY AMMETER STARTER FUSE 30 AMP. BLACK WHITE ..SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK BLACK Aq-f"MENTCLUTCH "_l GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR ,111 BLACK 1GNmON _____0 SPARK UNIT PLUG AFTER FIRE SOLENOID...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 36 35 29__'t...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION !21265X Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer 121264X Caps Battery 20/25/30/35 STD541025 109238X Tube, Plastic, 12" 129965 Case, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose STD551125...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252350 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 145501 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 145206 Saddle 126842X Shield Ht Hood Kohl/Dia Engine 126471X Clip Insulator.406...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 DRIVE 84100...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140470 144436 Transaxle Assembly Keeper Bolt Lh Hydro 0750. 18/20" 140312 Keeper, Center Span 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 17490612 143995 Pulley, Transaxle Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty. TT 8883R Cover, Pedal 141003...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 STEERING ASSEMBLY j"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 142033 Front Axle Assembly 135227 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 135228 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened t21748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000O29 Ring, Klip...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 140123 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 14O551 121250X Bracket, Pivot, Seat Spring Bolt STD523710 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 19131610 139888 Washer 13/32 x I x 10 Gauge...
  • Page 41 PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 138955 Decal, V-Belt Schematic Decal, Operating Instruction 136832 272938 145245 HP Engine Decal, Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman Hood, R.H. 143735 Decal 140837 Decal, Parking Brake Saddle 143736 Decal 133179 Hood, L.H. Decal;: Mower QC System 132674...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,252530 ENGINE "_ _".. _ ..\k.-- _ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 132759 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, B&S, 15Hp Diamond Dual 145305 Model No. 28N707, Type NO. 0!62-01 Muffler 137352 125593X Gasket, Exhaust 13280324 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3 13200300...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 MOWER LIFT 1718...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 MOWER LIFT PART NO.:NO. DESCRIPTION 136973 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 122507X Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS NUMBER 917.252530 TRACTOR - - MODEL MOWER DECK ..PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer, Hardened Mower Housing 133943 144393 Bolt Arm, Idler 140084 STD533107 Spacer, Retainer Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 122052X 138017 Spring, Torsion Brakes Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 140086 138440 .Guard, TUV idler...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0750 11_113 _...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310-0750 i • _ •j• KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 142959 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing Differential Assembly Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .03 142932...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0162-01 _718 :63s REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1022 1034 1029 294 _ 1026...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0162-01 634 _634B 106 987 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 987_ 634B_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS i TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR : INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .. - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0162-01 [977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 468i 1006...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0162-01 1019 LABEL .._ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 729A 1090...

  • Page 54: Connecting

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0162-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 496412 Cylinder Assembly 94098 ** Screw, Throttfe 399265• Bearing, Cylinder 495800 Screw, Idle Speed 391086 * Seal, Oil 104 231789...

  • Page 55: Terminals

    REPAIR PARTS .: = TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252530 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0162-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 284A 94073 Screw, Hex Head 729A 225170 Retainer, Wire Screw, Set 741 262932 810068...
  • Page 56 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "--..ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING L_N_,s SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH O"l SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX.

  • Page 60: Replacement

    CRAFTSMAN + OWNER'S 15.0 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 42"IMOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) DRIVE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.252530 Each tractor has its own model number, Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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