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917.256582
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 C//a 917.256582 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 iU. 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, lubricated and tuned up accordingto the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears witl repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedal or workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-19 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30-47 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... 5 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........
  • Page 5 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outletsand service centem 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 ENGINEOIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER...
  • Page 6 OF HARDWARE PACK CONTE ....... I_JUIUIUH'l, Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size Seat (1) Knob Video Steering Cassette (1) Shoulder Bolt Wheel 5/16-18 Plate Mulcher Parts Bag Manual Parts bag contents not shown full size I,II ©...
  • 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 ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier°...

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    ii iilllllllll illlllllll,i illllll CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Inspection for corrosion_ Testing battery. The tires on your tractor"wereoverinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for Jumping (if required),, best cutting performance. Pedodic chargingo ° Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 9 ii /l/iJll • illl i i i ii, ,llULll,,,,, ,,, ,,,,,,,,,, , i,ilJl INSTALL MULCHER PLATE TO CONVERT TO BAGGING DISCHARGING (See Figs. 5 & 6) ° tnstali two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown°...
  • Page 10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product,. 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 DIFFERENTIAL...
  • Page 11 OPERATI 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 IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL...
  • Page 12 OPERATION 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 iull,llll iiiii ....i1,11111,11,1,1,111 OPERATmON ° To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) clutch/brake pedal Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- • Make all turns slowly ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged TO TRANSPORT will shut off the engine,...
  • Page 14 ....Ulll i iii1,11 iiiii i ii iiiilllU ii, ..OPERATION illlll ........i i i illlll i i/llllll illlll ..i i ii ..... illll I TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mowe_ and leave undesirable clumps.
  • Page 15 ............. i ,i,ii,i ,lUUlU iin ..CUSTOMER ESPO LmTUE ............. n#..U.lUiiutttt,,,, ..i,ll MAINTENANCE scHEDULE .f'___o_# SERVICE /_.,,_ER\JICE DATES REGULAR ..r ' ..Check Brake Operation CheckTlre Pressure .._" ..Chlckio'r LOose Fasteners 6 #_ sharpeniRepiac e Mower Blades ..
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER ILiTiES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced_ An Always observe safety rules when performingany mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine_ BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 17 ........,ill,i,iiiillll,/lll/llUl_l, CUSTOM TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs° 14 and 15) V-BELTS Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after I00 hours of All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG. operation and replace if necessary_ The belts are not adjustable.
  • Page 18 CUSTOM R RESPONSIBi CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15) To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Air*screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are engine damage from overheating°...
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 16) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) The fuel filtershoutd be replaced once each season_ If fuel Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one replacement is required.
  • Page 20 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. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    AND ADJUSTMENTS i i ill i,ll,,,Hl, l llll ii ,,,,1,,, ,,,,,,,,., ii ill l ll,ll i illllui ,,H,,, i i ii .._,,,,,_,_ .._ ::: : ..... TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL StDE-TO*SIDE, IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT*TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT tS driveway.
  • Page 22 SERVICE ADJU n=l i =l==l WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttool& Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake_ BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- (See Fig. 28) JUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27) • Block up axle securely_ The transaxle shouldbe in neutraiwhen the gear shiftlever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow preset at the factory;...
  • Page 24 CE A ADJUSTMENTS iiilliH,l=l ii i= ii ll,,i,i, TO REPLACE FUSE 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. 30) ° Raise hood, ° Unsnap headlight wire connector. "POSITIVE"...

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - Move throttle control lever from slow (,_) to fast (,_) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position_ If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn, Re- (See Fig. 31) peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary,...

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    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: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
  • Page 27 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION i iiii IIII ii i ii,i,i iii iiiiuiiiiii iiiii Out of fuel,, FIII fuel tank., WiiI not start 2,. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine not "CHOKED" properly Engine flooded, Wait several minutes before attempting to start., Bad spark plug, Replace spark plug Dirty air filter...
  • Page 28 LESHOOTING POINTS TROU iii iii /i ui ......, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION ] i i i_ _ IIHHI ....i i/iLui illlllll i i i Engine continues to run 1,. 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...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY 0"-\_.o FUSE 30 AMP STARTER AMMETER BLACK WHITE 1..SOLENOID ..t 2.k__.=L CL-UTC!4/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH l'O,'+'O"++'TO" (NOT OCCUPIED) WHITE BLACK GROUNDING CONNECTOR ® BLACK IGNtTtON UNIT SPARK _----- PLUG AFTER FIRE SOLENOID CHARGING SYSTEM O[_PUT...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 ELECTRICAL .._J_ 38 39 ¢.
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION I46140 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD541025 7697J Tube, Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose 145211 Bolt, Btr. Frt I/4-20x7o5 145209 Holddown Btro Dash 145769 Nut, Push Nylon 1/4"...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 151169 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, ThdroL 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 145206 Saddle 12647tX Clip, Fuel Line 145203 Dash, Plastic STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 145218 Panel, Dash, LH 145217...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -" MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 DRIVE 110113...
  • Page 35 PARTS REPAnR TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145602 Bolt Transaxle, Peerless, 6 Speed, STD523715 Model Number930-057A STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC 146682 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC Spring, Return, Brake STD541431 123666X Pulley, Transaxle !05710X Link, Clutch 12000028...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR" - MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Steering Wheel 142033 Axle Assembly, Front 135227 Spindle Assembly, LH 135228 Spindle Assembly, RH 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 134265 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 140846 Engine Kohl 15.5 HP Cmnd 1o5&3 Model No. CV15S Type No PS-41508 13735O Muffler 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3_1/2 1320030O Elbow, Standard 90,3/8_18 STD551231...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121250X Spring 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 123976X Nut, Flangelock 1/4 Grade 5 145006 124238X Clip Push-In Cap, Spring, Seat STD541437 153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC-2A 124181X STD541431 Spring, Seat...
  • Page 41 Decal, Operating Instruction Decal, V-Belt Schematic 151302 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Polo 12-113-55 Decal, Kohlo 15.5 Cmd-L Sears 146705 Decal 151708 Decal Ins. Hood Hood, Craftsman, RH 133179 146706 Decal Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Mower Q-C System 151400 Decal Grille 146710...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 MOWER LIFT 161718...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136971 WireAsm., Innerw/plunger 136968 Shaft Asm Lift 138284 Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5!33-62 19211621 Washer 21/32X 1 X21 Ga 120!83X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger 122512X Spring Cprsn 139865...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 MOWER DECK 103 105 _"> 21 101,,/-_ _ /_23 24 113 111 .,-,_ i .116 ._...f/1,4 , 118 _ 2-n! 10_.--_ 9"--...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 133943 Washer, Hardened 144,393 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 140084 Arm, Idler Bolt STD533107 122052X Spacer, Retainer Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 138017 140086 Spring, Torsion, Brake Bracket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar t38440 141043 Guard, Idler...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER P930-057A 68 34 MODEL and SEglAL NUMBERS HERE...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER P930-057A 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 770t02A Case, Transaxle 786066 Spacer Bracket, Brake Lever...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 _! ..... -:::::: i Hll BLOWER HOUSIN AIR INTAK o j. JiJlllU i IL I/ JJlllJll IIIIIIIIL ENGINE CONTROLS IIII iiiiiiii i JlJlll i iii iiii IIIIIIJlHIIIIIIIIIIIII...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256582 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION !2079 07 25 341 02 Knob, Air C_eaner Cover Linkage, Choke 12237 01 12096 24 Cover Air Cleaner Clamp, Cable...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 F°E' S YSTE., cY'I'_'i'"N'D'ER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER IIIIIIIJlJlllJllJlll IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12 351 0I 12853 68 Kit, Carburetor (Includes Lifter, Valve (2) 1275560 Key Numbers 2 through 4) Kit, Cylinder Head...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 ii m ......O.L P A. ILOBR!...CAT,..O.. +.11 C_--20 +--2+ ......+','A'_'+'i".'G'"'"';"v';'+'E'M'"'I" CRANKCASE...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256582 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12 086 14 Screw, Hex Flange 12 032 03 Seal, Crankshaft MlOx 1o5x46 1252218 Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block) 12 468 03 Washer...
  • Page 55 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. I IIIII ii l null llllll LIIII ..Operate your Tractor up and down the face of,slopes (not AILA greater than 15 ), never across the face.

  • Page 56: Replacement

    MRN® OWNER'S 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor' has its own model number. Each engine has MODEL NO. its own model number_ 917.256582 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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