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Sears Craftsman 917.251570 Owner's Manual

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SWAIRS
®
MODEL NUMBER 917.251570
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
o 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 SWAIRS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.251570 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments o 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 IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIII1'11 III II I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII...
  • 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 III. CHILDREN •...
  • Page 3 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 instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material...
  • Page 4 LE OF CONTENTS i ii i ii iii mill MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....;..21-27 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAG E ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-20 TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 29-30 WARRANTY ..... ;............ REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 32-49 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS ..These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased Most Sears stores order these items for you when provide the model number of your tractor. MAINTENANCE ENGINE AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS...
  • Page 6 ,n n= ,, n,, CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK uHHn,,mnin 11 n u n,===, Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-!8 il) Knob Seat Video Cassette Nose Roller (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Bars...
  • Page 7 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, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) CONNECT BA't-I'ERY (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob, CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- Remove cardboard packing on seat pan,, nals. Before connecting battery, re- Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolto move metal bracelets,...
  • Page 9 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring. (See Figs. 5 and 6) • Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension slack from mower suspension.
  • Page 10 PHN1,11 .............. CHECKTIREPRESSURE vr CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW shipping purposes_ Correct tire pressure is important for TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE best cutting performance° THE BES T PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA C TtON FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT...
  • Page 11 OPERATnON , i ,,,,,i,,,,, ,,n ii ..i..'......These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FORWARD FAST SLOW REVERSE BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING CLUTCH UGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF OIL PRESSURE ENGINE ON...
  • Page 12 OPERATION 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 location of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE CONTROL AMMETER L1FTLEVER - - - - _...
  • Page 13 OPERATION m'=,'HM ' "H'= ....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 i,-=l,, = = = ,= OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) ! ......Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface_ CAUTION: Do not drive up or down Adjust mower to desired cutting heighL hills with slopes greater than 15 °...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATUON BEFORE STARTnNG THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) This engine on this product is designed for maximum CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 11) performance and life if operated with the choke (t\J) fully open and the throttle control in the fast (,_) position_ To °...
  • Page 16 ! =,= OPERATmON MOWING TiPS PURGE TRANSMISSION Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is run- Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing ning.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER ESPONS B L TUES .." . .1.., ....ui..H.u. . =.=..u ....H ...=..u MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL 1N DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE e," Check Brake Operation ..v' Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners ..
  • Page 18 TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine.. BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 19 RESPONSiBiLiTIES CUSTOMER ..lU......TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) TRANSAXLE COOLING Determine temperature range expected before oil change, The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept All oi! must meet API service classification SF or SGo clean to assure proper cooling.
  • Page 20 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER 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 !00 hours in one cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are year.

  • Page 21: Clutch Pulley

    SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS I"I"M' , i, ,i i,,i,1,,,i, ,,i,,i,ii 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"...
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)- IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS Park tractor on a level surface° Engage parking brake EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE Remove four screws from LoHo mandrel cover and TO obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing...
  • Page 23 ..ii ,i ,i, ,=,L,,,I ....,..SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT fufl throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 (See Fig. 24) cycles to wear in clutch plate,, Park the tractor on lever surface°...
  • Page 24 == ,= SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 27) (See Fig. 28) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and Park the tlactor on level surface, Engage parking brake, For ease of service there isa belt installationguide decal on adjustment should not be necessary..
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND AOJUST ENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT WASHERS Eront wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. RETAINING Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be RING necessary. If parts in the front axle or steedng mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust AXLE COVER...
  • Page 26 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 34) Raise hood,. Raise hoo& Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grilL, ° Unsnap headlight wire connector_ Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely Stand in front of tractor.

  • Page 27: Throttle Control Cable

    $ERVHCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..,,,_ , .... ENGINE CLOSEDFOR FULl TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 35) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable, if adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast (,_)

  • Page 28: Storage 2

    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 111,,1111 IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...

  • Page 29: Air Screen

    TROUBLESHOOTING POUNTS i ..1,1,,ii PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Flit fuel tank Out of fuet Will not start See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine not "CHOKED" property, Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug. Bad spark plug Clean/replace air filter...

  • Page 30: Headlights

    i illl ul ,uiiiii, i, i Ulll,i iilll i,luluu,i POINTS =FROUBLESHOO=[ING i i ii_lUlU ii Jiiiill CAUSE CORREClrlON PROBLEM H i i iiillll i ira ,i, ilU,,i Check wiring, switches end connections if not Faulty operator-safety presence control system Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat...

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