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Craftsman 917.254791 Owner's Manual

12.5 hp ohv electric start 38" mower 5 speed transaxle
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.254791
Caution;
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before
Operating
This Equipment
CRRFTSMRN
12.5 HP OHV
ELECTRIC START
38" MOWER
5 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustment
• l_.epair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.254791 CRRFTSMRN 12.5 HP OHV Caution; ELECTRIC START Read and follow all Safety Rules 38" MOWER and Instructions Before Operating 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE This Equipment LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustment •...

  • Page 2: Brake

    SAFETY RULES PLUGTO PREVENTACCIDENTAL STARTINGWHENSETTING_UP, TRANSPORTING, A DJUSTINGOR MAKING CAUTION:ALWAYSDISCONNECT SPARKPLUGWIREAND PLAOEWIRE WHEREIT CANNOTCONTACT SPARK REPAIRS_ IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDSREQUIREOPERATOR PRF..SE N CECeNTRe LSTO MINIMIZE THERISKOFINJURY YOURUNil" ISEQUIPPEDWITHSUCH CONTROLS. DONOT ATTEMPTTO DEFEATTHE FUNCTIONOF TRE OPERATORPRE, SENCECONTROLSUNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES_ TRAINING: Know the controlsand how to stop quickly. Read thisowner's Never mow inwet or stippery grass,when tractionis unsure, manual and instructionsfurnishedwith attachments: or at a speed which could cause a skid.
  • Page 3 CONGRATULATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. tt has been designed, engineered ahd manu- factured to give you the best possible dependabll!ty HORSEPOWER; t2,5 performance. 5 QUARTS GASOLINE CAPACITY: Shoutd you experience any problem you cannot easily UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE ............14-17 SAFETY RULES .......... ;..;..2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......18-24 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......... TROUBLESHOOTING ..........26-27 WARRANTY ............... _..3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........SCHEMATIC ..............INDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .........
  • Page 5 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ,,, i, ,, ,,i,H ,, ....These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased They are also available at most Sears ral_li outlets, catalogand service cents rs M_stSearsst_rascan_rder_heseitemsf_ry_uwh_ny_upt_vld_themodeinumb____yo_rtract_r ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARKPLUG MUFFLER AIR FTLTER STABILIZER BLADES BELTS...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK J, ii Parts packed separately In carton Parts Bag contents shown full size ,,=u,,i = =, i Seat © (2) Sheet Metal Battery acid Screws #10-16 x 1/2 Steering Wheel Steering Boot Owner's Manual Parts Bag (I) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt I/2-13 x I Steer,og...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set wi[f make assembly easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed° (I) 5/16" wrench 3f4" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gaugD (1) t/2" wrench Screwdriver (I) 9/16 = wrench Utility knife When right or left hand Is mentioned in this manual, means when you are in the operating...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Assembte adjustment bolt, lock washer, and flstwasher wash hands or clothing immedlatefy If loosely,...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs, 4 & 5) WING TERMINAL GUARD ACCESS DOOR CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before Installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatoh bends_ rings, etc0 Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.
  • Page 10 OPERATION LIGHT SW_CH ATTACHM ENT HEIGHT CLUTCHiBRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS IGNITION SW_TCH PARKING BRAKE LEVER FIG. 6 Sears Iractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards institute,, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the ' tGNI'rION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping mower blades, engine...
  • Page 11 OPERATION The operat on of any ractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the Byes which can resull in severe eye damage_ Afways wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any ad ustments or repairs We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety g asses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Move gearshift lever to ist gear and be sure you have allowed room for tractor to rotl slightly as you restarf Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing movemenL switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat w_th TO restart movement, slowly release parking brake and the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will...
  • Page 13 OPERATION Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area (See Fig. 7) TO START ENGINE that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run machine.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE F,LL,= OAT=S ° O=eckBrakeOpe=t,oo ' 'V,' !" T C=.ckT_rePrese=re r_ Check for Loose Fasteners SharpenlReplace Mower Blades Lubrlca,e Pivot Points Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals ..Check Engine OII Level E Cha.0e E_gine V" -._.2 Clean Air Screen V#2i Inspect MUffler/Spark Attester...
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE TRACTO R (See Fig. 11) TO SHARPEN BLADE Always observe safety ru_es when performing any maim Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, tenance, unbalanced b_ade will cause excessive vibration and even- TIRES tual damage io mower and engine_ The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding Maintain proper err pressure in atl tires (See "PROD-...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE J ,Ll After oil has drained completely, replace olt drain plug TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS and tighten securely. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Refill engine wlth oil through oil ftll dipstick tube. Pour the battery to "leak"...

  • Page 17: Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE i m,nH, MUFFLER ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 15) Inspect and replace corroded muffler end spark arrestor(if Remove any dust, dirt or oll from engine cooling flns Io equipped) as tt couldcreate a f_rehazardand/or damage prevent engine damage from overheating Hood and engine blower housing must be removed to ctean engine SPARK...
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION; BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS; & Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking braker Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" 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 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REAR SUSPENSION ARM LiFT LEVER (RAISED POSITION) BOTTOM OF CURL BOTTOM EOTTO]_,_ OF CU RL OF CURL REARSUSPENSION TRUNNION LINE FIG, 20 GROUNDLINE FIG, 18 REAR SUSPENSION SIDETOSIDE ADJUSTMENT TRUNNION LIFT BRACKET FtGo 21 FIG,, 19 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT(See Figs 20 and 21) - To obtain the best cutting...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,,.,_. tDLER BELT BELT ENGtNE PULLEY TO ADJUST MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT GUIDE (See Fig. 22) Your tractor has been manufactured with the abi_tly to MANDREL readjust the mower blade drive beif to provide you with longer belt ttfe With engine off and the lift lever tn the highest position, move attachment ctutch lever sTowly forward.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24) SHIFTER LINKAGE (See Figs, JUSTMENT 26 & 27) Your unit is equipped wltll an adjustable brake system whtch Is mounted on the right side of the transaxie The transax[e should be in neutral when the gear shirt lever ts _n the neutral (lock gate) position, The ad ustmsnt If unlt requires more than six (6) feet stoppingdlstance preset at the factory;...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Figs. 29 & 30) if steering wheef crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steerlng wheel and reassemble per instructions in the ateexplosive gases, Keepsparks, flame Assembty Section el this manual.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig° 31) TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY Replace with 30 amp automotive-type p_ug_.tn fuse. (See Figs_ 32 and 33) fuse holder is located in the engine compartment, dtrectty Raise hood. in front of the heat shleld, Unsnap headlight w_reoonnector.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE Move throttle control lever from "SLOW" to "FAST" (See Fig. 34) position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn high speed The throttle controJ has been preset at the factory and mixture screw out (counIarclockwtse) 1/8 turn.

  • Page 25: Storage

    STORAGE FUEL SYSTEM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with IMPORTANT,' IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSETS FROM FORMING IN ESSEN- TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS ALSO, EXPERI ENCE INDICATES THAT TRACTOR FORMATION ACIDS DURING mower is to be Remove m°Werstoredfmm I rrC?pef_rdwol?t_resler_gaen_ i_thoe_ STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE...

  • Page 26: Air Filter

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION wet netstart Out of fuel Flfl feet tank, See TO START ENGINE In operation eecDon Engine not "CHOKED" preper;y Engfne flooded & Watt several minutes before attempting to start Bad spark plug Replace spark plug. &...
  • Page 27 • TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ,I.I,,L ,ll,ll,,llll CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Engine oongnuoe to run Faultyopereior-eafety presencec_ntmt e ys_m Checkwtdng, swltehee endconnectione If not when operator ]seres seat, corrected, con_estSears Service Center. with attachment ctutch engaged Worn, bent or loose blade POOr - uneveil Replace blade 13ghten blade boil Mower deck not tevet,...
  • Page 28 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 29 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254791 SCHEMATIC BATTERY "°° O' Z} _USE30 AMP STARTE_ Wt_II"E OLENOID _l"r_ ..iGNITiON SWITCH CLUTCHtBRAKE (PEDAL UP) ..BLACK 8L,_CK BLACK BLACK SEAT SWITCH ATPMENT CLUTCH {NOT OCCUPIED) (CLUTCH OFF) B_CK IGNITION _'_-)
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254791 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917'.254791 ELECTRICAL KEY PART PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7662J Bulb, Light 123198X Nut, Wing 1/4-20 127441X Harness, Light Socket STD551125 *Washer, Lock, Heavy He!Ical Spring 129794 Harness, Wiring 72240460 Bo_t, Carriage t/4-20x...
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  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254791 DRIVE OPT)ONAL EQUIPMENT Sp_,r k Arresler...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254791 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch 129795 Engine, 12.5 HP, Tecumseh Model Number 143.416082 1108!2X Washer, Hardened 12000039 Ring, Ktlp t05731X Pulley, Engine 105710X Link, CIutch STD551!43...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS '12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254791 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE...

  • Page 37: Type

    REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254791 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NOo DESCRIPTION NOo NOo DESCRIPTION 126604X010 Dash 110438X Spacer, Bearing, Front Axle 74180512 Screw, ]"russ Head 5/16-18x 73601000 Locknut, Flange 5/8-11 73510500...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 12_5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254791 LIFT ADJUSTMENT 13 _'__11 !.. i 44._,...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25479t LIFT ADJUSTMENT KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 124429X Lever, Clutch, Mower 125631X Grip, Handle 106932X Knob 4939M Retainer, Spring 106451X Bolt, Shoulder I10029X Link, Lift 73680600 Nut, Crowntock 3/8_t6 110447X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254791 38" MOWER...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.25479'1 38" MOWER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPT|ON DESCRIPTION 106085X V-Bait STD623715 *Bolt, Hax 3/8-24 x 1-I/2 Grade 121259X Housing 108250X Spring, Extension 8417J Runner, RH 108235X Red, Clutch, Mower 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,254791 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 143,930-009 TRANSAXLE...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254791 PEER LESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 143.930-009 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772108 Cover, Transaxle 790047 Lever, Brake 780086 Bearing, Need{e 792073 Screw, FIanged Hex Head, Thread 770102...

  • Page 44: Engine

    REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254791 ENGINE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER143.416082 ENGINE...

  • Page 45: Seat

    REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254791 ENGINE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143A16082 ENGINE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO- DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 35323A Cylinder Assy (lncf Nee 2 & 20) 35479 Washer, Ftat 27652 Pin, Dowel 35321...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254791 ENGINE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER143.416082 ENGINE...

  • Page 47: Carburetor

    REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254791 ENGINE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.416082 ENGINE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, 650903 t*Nut, HexJam 262 297478 Screw, Hex hd, Sems, 5/16-24 x 21/32 27896A * Gasket, Valve cover Cover, Cylinder head ,'"...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR "- MODEL NUMBER 917.254791 ENGINE TECUMSEH ,. MODEL NUMBER143.416082 ENGINE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 632490 Carburetor 631024 * Shaft, Float 632471 * Bowl, Float Shaft & Lever Assy, Throttle 631867 632244 Spring, Throttle return...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254791 ENGINE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER t43,416082 ENGINE ,KEY PART PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..35763A Starting Motor, Complete 35900 Housing Assy 33451 Cover, Dust 35896 Brush 8, Spring Kit 33842 Ring, Relatner 35897...
  • Page 50 SERVICE NOTES i ill...
  • Page 51 SLOPE SHEET ¸...
  • Page 52 CRAFTSMAN + SEAl, S OWNER'S 12.5 HP OHV MANUAL ELECTRIC START 38" MOWER 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has Its own model number_ Each engine has Its owe1mSdel 917.254791 number The Model Number for your tractor will be found on the model plats...

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