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[R UFTZ
MODEL NUMBER 917.259290
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 [R UFTZ MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 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 IIIIIIII IIII II...
  • 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 IlL CHILDREN •...
  • Page 3 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipmentis maintained, lubricatedand tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 4 ......TABLE O CONTEN:FS ......i i,,llll, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ....... MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........15 SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-24 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-18 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........26-27 WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30-47 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    IES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments wereavailable throughmost Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractorwas purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER...
  • Page 6 iiiii iiiiiiiiii iiii IIIII1"""1 I I IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIII OF HARDWARE PACK ... ,,ill ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ii1,1 ,,,,,,i ""'1, ±,, iiiiiii IIIHI III,IH iiiiiii i,11111111 Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton I I I Illllllllll Illl Illllllll I IIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIII IIIL...
  • Page 7 Wl i|l ii Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted 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 ASSEMBLY CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) i.ii i. ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- SEAT nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.
  • Page 9 ill i ii,,,,, ,i ,lllllll ,,i ,,, i ASSEMBLY illll v"CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factoryfor shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is importantfor TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SA TISFACTION FROM best cutting performance.
  • Page 10 i, ,,,, , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, ........... OPERATION .... iuuuuuuuuum mllll luuu These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied withthe product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH...
  • Page 11 iill l IHIII II,,ll IIH,,,,,,IIIIIIIIIIlll III1"1 I,,lllll OPERATION lira KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with yourtractortofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe locationsofvariouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH...
  • Page 12 ii i 1,1,,,,,,,i i,i iiii i iiiiiiiii ,, ,,,,,,,,,, RATION iiii iiiiii IIII iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii JIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIII iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiii iiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii IIII iiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiii iii The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
  • Page 13 iiiiiiiiii ,i,,11 i OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- i iiiii i ii IIIII,,,IIIIIIH II IIII,,,H_ ing switch. Any attempt by the operatorto leave the seat hills with slopes greater than 15 °...

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    i i, i ii,,llllllllllllll illll ii, ii H Illl,,I ATION I IIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIII ADD GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) • When engine starts, a.llqwengine to run with the throttle °...
  • Page 15 IBILITIES CUSTOMER MAINTENANcElll "' SCHEDULE'' ""'"' ' '" ... " ....... J__=./_O__ REGULAR SERV!CE ../__,,__SERVICE DATES ..,_, CheckTire Pressure Checkfor LooseFasteners Sharpen/Replace MowerBtades _6 4 CheckBattery Level/Recharge Clean Battery andTerminals Check TransaxTe Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension .._1#5 Adjust Motion D rive B elt(s) Tension IIIIIII...
  • Page 16 iiiii ii,,,,,m ,,,,, i iiii i iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii CUSTOMER SIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 10) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An Always observe safety ruleswhen performingany mainte- unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibrationand even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine.
  • Page 17 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii IHIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II II CUSTOMER RESPONSIBI V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.
  • Page 18 ,i iiii i i1,,,,i i, i,i i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i iiiii ,,, iiiiiiiiiiiiiii CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i i,i CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IIIIIIIIII IIIII IIII &: CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift 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 20: Side-To-Side

    AND ADJUSTMENTS ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ..........TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower whiletractor is parked 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 21 ICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 21) 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"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Fig. 25) tf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal(leftto right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly ate explosivegases.
  • Page 23 IM,,, • ,,,,,II,,,, I,,,,,HI IIII " 1111 I,,,I ""IIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIII SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS iiiiiiiiiiii iiii ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • iiiiiiiiiiiwii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i i ii TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO REMOVE HOOD GRILL ASSEMBLY (SeeFig. 26) • Raise hood. ° Raise hood. ° Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdlL •...

  • Page 24: Throttle Control Cable

    ...._ ..,,,,,,,,, • iiii iiil,,,,,,,,i III H,I IIIIHII I I,,,,,, SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS tllll , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , , ............ENGINE FINAL SE'I-I'ING - • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

  • Page 25: Cleaning

    IH I IIIIII IIIIIII I II I I III I I I I I STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractorfor storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wil! not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM I iiiii ii ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii IILII I...
  • Page 26 iiiii1,,,,,,,,, H,IIIIIIII I IIl,,,I, I IIIIIIIIIIIIIII III ,,, TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE ===,m Fill fuel tank, Out of fuel, Will not start See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Replace spark plug.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM IIIIIIIIIII II IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIIIIIII I I Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Faulty operator-safety presence control system, Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center! when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER AMMETER 8LACK L& ' 0 ' WHITE ..SOLENOID CLUTCH/ BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHll_ SEAT SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) WHITE -- I BLACK ..I.-- ,,t ..BLACK A"rTrME NT CLUTGH"'_ GROUNDING...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259290 ELECTRICAL 36 38 ,4 6...
  • Page 31 Switch Plunger Nc Gray 144921 Switch lgn 3 pos 140400 Nut Ignition 141226 Cover Sw Ignition 140403 Key ign Molded Craftsman, Delta 110712X Switch Light Blk BIk Red STD601005 Screw Tap Hex #10-24unc X 1/2 Bracket Switch Interlock 140336 109553X...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 151169 Chassis Wldmt 11ga 140356 Drawbar Stretch 17490612 Screw Thdro! 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty4t STD551025 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 16 Ga 146077 Bumper Snap-In !45208X013 Saddle Slkscr Fit Sdl 65 P930 126842X Shield Ht.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 DRIVE ">...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 19131312 .Peerless Model 930-055A 105706X Bearing Nyl 503 X 628 X 1 25 Washer Hardened 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 110812X Ring Klip #t5304-50...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 STEERING ASSEMBLY ".'..-..'-J.--/__...
  • Page 37 19133808 Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Ga. STD541537 Locknut Center 3/8-24 Unf 104820X Adaptor Wheel Strg..640/.635 124417X Boot Shaft Steering Craftsman 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top BIk 6855M Fitting Grease 149684...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259290 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 132759 Control Th/ch RH BIk Pdl 15 10 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x518 T 17720410 Engine (See Engine Breakdown) B&S ..Model No. 28R707-0148-01 Muffler LT B&S 12/12 5/13 HP 137348 272293 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 SEAT ASSEMBLY 7----+ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xl-3/8 72050411 140122 Seat 134300 140551 Bracket Pvt St Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 121250X STD523710 Spring Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt...
  • Page 41 Decal Side Pnl 150333 Decal Cap CNSMR Help Line SRS 140837 Decal Brake Parking Saddle 131265 Decal Lightbox 128314 Decal Fender Craftsman White 145245 Pad Footrest 149516 Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng Acme 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust 137537 Decal Caution Fender Eng/span...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 LIFT 161718...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 17 32 122507X Shaft Asm Lift 9 680 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 MOWER...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 42" MOWER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Retainer 144393 Mower Housing STD624003 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 STD533t07 Bolt 137729 Washer, Hardened 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 133944 138440 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 133940 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 STD624008...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-055A 68 34 6534 MODEL NUMBERSHERE...

  • Page 47: Replacement

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-055A REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Locknut 5/16-24 772108A Cover, Transaxle 792075 Holder, Brake Pad 780086 Bearing, Needle 790025 Spacer 770102A Case, Transaxle 786066 Bracket, Brake Lever 776260...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259290 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0148-01 11o19LABEL K,T! 11058 OWNER'S MANUALI lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. !044 _ 1045...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0148-01 NOTE:SERVICES BOTH _105 MANUALAND REMOT£ CHOKECARBURETORS, _lr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 445 !4...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 BRIGGS & STRA_ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0148-01 _657 i87 ..I 601' _729 _ 78 1044 1006 _ _188 100_...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0148-01 729A 1090...

  • Page 52: Fuel

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,259290 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0148-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 496413 272554 * Gasket, Carburetor Cylinder Assembly 94637 399265 Bearing, Cylinder Stud, Carburetor Mounting 391O86 493439 * Seal, Oil...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259290 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0148-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 284 94903 Screw, Shoulder 726 392134 Gear, Ring 284A 94704 Screw, Hex Head 727 490324 Cover, Starter 496280...
  • Page 54 SERVICE N...

  • Page 55: Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. lllllll ill ii iiiillllllllllll ,i,, ,|u ,,,llllllll ii ii Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than...

  • Page 56: Engine

    I:ilnFTSlVlnN ® OWNER'S 13.5 HP IC MANUAL ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.259290 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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