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Sears Craftsman 917.259011 Owner's Manual

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NUMBER 917.259011
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_OWNER'S=MANUAL_
° Assembly
° Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
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Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mort - Sat
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all safety rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.

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  • Page 1 ° Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mort - Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: TH IS CUTTING MACHIN E IS CAPABLE OF AM PUTATING HAN DS AND FEET AND TH ROWING OBJ ECTS. 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 Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 4 i|lni=l TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........17 SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 PRODUCT SPEC|FICAT|O ........STO RAG E ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-20 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........29-30 WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 32-50 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outletsand 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. MAINTENANCE ENGINE GAS CAN ENGINE OIL...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents III IIIII Shoulder Bolt (12) Crownlock Nuts (4) Wheels/_ (4) Bracke_--_ I(t--_--_ _t,._]IJ3t16x8 (12) Carriage Bolts ((i/_;)) "_-_ IIIII 1 / i/_i 5116-18 x 518 (4) o !evisPins --l lllloJ ( -t..(.-_.. ) ) •...
  • Page 7 i |111 • i|11 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 iiiii ASSEMBLY Use terminal access doors for: ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACK- • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ETS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4) ware). The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck • Inspection for corrosion. in proper position when operating mower.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck (See Figs. 5 and 6) pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer spdngs with loops arms are raised with attachment lift control.
  • Page 10 =ill ASSEMBLY ,,"CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions have been completed. No remaining loose parts in carton. €"...
  • Page 11 OPERATION ii i iii ii These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CZ3 A BA'I-FERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS LIGHTS FUEL CHOKE...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrationswith yourtractorto familiarize yourselfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE CONTROL AMMETER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER cHOKECONTROL HOURMETER...
  • Page 13 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 14 OPERATION i iiiii TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly iA cA,.,..r,o,,,: oo not 0r,vo up or,'ow ii i, off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height hills with slopes greater than 15 °...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 11) has run out of fuel, it wilt take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 16 OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is run+ CAUTION: Never engage or disengage • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing ning.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES " MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE j,___o_'_o__, FILL IN DAT ES /_/_ _U_ _/__ pp" AS YOU COMPLETE ;((_ _._/ _._/_.._ ._S_/_ .%_O': REGULAR SERVICE /_¢"_r___ERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation .!## Ik/' Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1##'4 Lubrication Chart...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept Determine temperature range expected before oil change. clean to assure proper cooling. All oil must meet API service classification SF,SG or SH.
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are year.

  • Page 21: Clutch Pulley

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i1|1 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: epress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 22 imll SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS •...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 (See Fig. 24) cycles to wear in clutch plate. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. ROTOR, •...
  • Page 24 ....ii iiiiiii SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 27) (See Fig. 28) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. The motion control fever has been preset atthe factory and For ease of service there is a belt instal[ation guide decal on adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT REAR WHEEL - • BIock rear axle securely. Front wheel toe-in is req ui red for p rope r stee dng operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be •...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. HOOD_ HEADLIGHT •...

  • Page 27: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 35) The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- [DLE SPEED lUSTING ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or Joad. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    =l,i STORAGE 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 IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See 'q'o START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad sparkp]ug. Replace spark plug. Dirty a_r filter. Clean/replace air tilter.
  • Page 30 |=||el TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS iiiiii PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE IIII Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, sw_tches and connections. If not Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch depadment. engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY CONNECTED TO THE RELAY HEADLIGHTS BAFFERY, BUT HAVE THEIR SWITCH OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE POSITION CIRCUIT BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS C_G,B+H WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE IGNITION SWITCH C ..,-F, B .+ E, A + D SPEED.
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 " Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 STD551125 Washer, Lock I/4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 7697J Tube Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 CHASSIS ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259011 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Rail, Frame RH 150253 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh Drawbar, Gt 140506 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh Panel Asm., Side LH 136671X558 154913 Bracket...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Plate Console Shift 151179 Key 1/4 x 2.5 7070E Locknut HexW/Washer Insert Washer Thrust Axle Harden STD541431 7563R Bolt Fin Hex 5/16_18 x 3 74780548 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 STD561210 Screw Hex Wsh.
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY' " " MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 ti"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Wheel, Steering Axle Asm., Front 137094 6855M Fitting, Grease Spindle Asm, LH 136960 136959 Spindle Asm., RH Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 6266H Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 121748X 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 ENGINE • 5448 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler ModeJ CV22-PS67529 Muffler VGT 152947 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3,/8-18 NPT 151396 Muffler Assembly Guard 121361X Pulley V-Idler 150828 Stop Keeper Asm VGT 105432X Bushing Clutch Electric 140923...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 154389 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 19292016 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 74780624 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 140124 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140675 Strap, Fender 123740X Spring, Cprsn 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
  • Page 45 Decal Fender 156835 Decal, Operating Dash Hydro Eng 146709 Decal, Grills Crafts USA Blacks "17 149516 146708 Decal, Battery 16O298 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 146710 Decal, Insert Strg Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 160299 138047 Decal, Battery Decal Gri]le 140837 151448...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Mower Deck Weldment 50" STD541437 156990 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uric x !-3/4 74760628 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 STD541431 Cover, Mandrel RH 137200 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 138457 Screw, Thd Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 218-3010 .> ..a,,. _ 109...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 218-3010 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142874 Assembly, Housing, 153767 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 142875 Assembly, Housing, 142904 153765 Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x .25 142905...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-118 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127148X Swashplate, Variable 144569 Shaft, Pump 142938 Block Assembly 122716X Ring, Retaining 122786X Pin, Stainless, Headless 122745X Bearing, Ball 122718X Gasket, Center Section 122715X Spacer...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 I l II I IIl CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER ! 11 1213_4 15 Q_P-@ 38 37 _L.36 _---8...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-782-05 24-318-11 Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder Cylinder Block (Use Mini Block) 24-755-76 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather 24-294-03...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL BLOWER,,,,,, HOUSING AND BAFFLES ! 20 19 18 17 16 13"I" _-14 AIR INTAKE I...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 IG NITIO N/ELECTRICAL 24-063-23 Baffle, Valley, # 1 Side M-0545016 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 16 (2) KEY PART 24-063-30 Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # 1 Side NO.
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 STARTING SYSTEM l ENGINE CONTROLS 1 23--_ I" OIL PAN,i LUBRICATION_...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67'529 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw,Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 70 SM-0642025 Screw, He×...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 3---_ FUEL SYSTEM I ° _18 20 16 17 '37 _ 36...
  • Page 58 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259011 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 FU EL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-014-72 Crankshaft 24-853;25 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket 52-139-09 (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) Plug.
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION .=.,... ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. .llll i i.ll, greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- perate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.

  • Page 60: Replacement

    £RAFT$ SE/4/Rt8 OWNER'S 22.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START MANUAL 50" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.259011 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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