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MODEL NUMBER 917.258661
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 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 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 L....

  • Page 2: Brake

    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 CHILDREN • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents...
  • 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 wilt repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-26 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-19 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ......... ;........ TROUBLESHOOTING ..........28-29 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 32--49 ASSEMBLY ......,........7-10 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........
  • Page 5 ........iii IMI'II"IIII ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS iii1,,,,1111 i,,i,1,,,, ii, i,, i1,1,1 ........These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and 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 ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE ..,,i ..i ....... Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton _L ±_ ,, ,,, ,,,,, ,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,, ..F ) Large (1) Hex Bolt 8/8-16 x 1 Washer ©...
  • Page 7 HIlli ........ASSEMBLY ii,,,,,im u i NlUlHI'm 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°...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) ° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. ° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll °...
  • Page 9 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring. Figs. 6 and 24) Install clutch rod in clutch lever, Secure with retainer Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension spring, arms are raised with attachment lift control, Engage park- ing brake,,...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY ........,/'CHECKLIST INSTALL MLILCHER PLATE (See Figs. 4 and 5) • Install two latch hooks to muloher plate using screw, BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM...
  • Page 11 i.u.lu i i .i, ....ii,.r, i i ....OPERATION ,.., H'M "uml ..... "_t 'H ',', ' ,un,ulum 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...
  • Page 12 , n lul=,=,,i,, =1= n n OPERATION _=LJl KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to farniliarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future referenceo LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT IGNITION...
  • Page 13 OPERAT!O ..i,,,i ,111,1 i i ..,....,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, ,,, ..,,,,,,,,,,_, ,,,,,,,,, ..,, ,,,. 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...

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    OPERATION ,J,,,,, ........Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart "ENGAGED" movement. POSITION ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and HIGH POSITION CLUTCH LEVER clutch/brake pedal.
  • Page 15 OPERATION ......iiii1,1111 ii ii TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine fences, driveways, etc.
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER ESPONSIBILmES ,,: , _ , ,,_, ......i,,,,11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tfre Pressure i_ # v" Check for Loose Fasteners R S,arpe,vReplaco'uower Blades Lub r!cat!°n, ch'a'rt" Check Battery LeveVRecharge .....
  • Page 17 ii i,i i,,,,,,,i,i CUSTOM ESPO ILITIES i iii,i ,,i ,, ,,11 , TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced° unbalanced blade wilfcause excessive vibration and even- nanceo tual damage to mower and engine.
  • Page 18 CUSTO BILITIES V-BELTS AIR SCREEN Check V-belts for dete rioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The betts are not DRAIN PLUG 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 19 iiiiii,it i,ii 1,1,1111,, IIIM "1'11 CUSTOM RESPONSIBILITIES ii1,11, iir ,,i i i COVER ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 18) KNOB Replace the engine oi! filter every season or every other oit change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one WING year.
  • Page 20 i ,i..111...1111. i1..11 I MI I'1 I $ERVIC AND ADJUSTMENTS • i . ..i.i ..i,..., iii..i.1..1 ....=i ....i ............ i_..1.._. CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position, Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    lUlUllnnn i fluln nlll , ,,=,= , ,,,,, , ..... n u,,i, SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 11111111 ii i ....TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs,, 23 and 24) Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on levet ground or IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL S1DE-TO-StDE_ IF driveway...
  • Page 22 m===_=m_m=_L II Ul,l,,j, ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE AN , i UlUlll..UllUl iiiiiir TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig,. 25) - Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Park tractor on a level surface°...
  • Page 23 TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27) PULLEY Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxfe. TABS IDLER if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE See Fig. 32) JUSTMENT (See Figs. 30 and 31) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) pesition_ The adjustment is ate explosive gases.
  • Page 25 ,111111, i, ,,,,,Ul i ..RV!CE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,i ,,11 ,i,lu ul i i,,,,,i,1,,,i,,,11,1 ,,u, TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 35) Raise hood. The choke control has been preset at the factory and ° Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 26 ..,..Ji,,ij ii, ,11,,111, $ RVICE AN IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs, 36 & GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- DANGEROUS_ iF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED ment should not be necessary.

  • Page 27: Cleaning

    I"II'H' "1'"1' I '1'1 II I "1 ...... STORAG ii,,i,ii,ll,ii,i ,111 i1,1 ..i,,, ,,i, ill ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wii! not be used for 30 days or more.
  • Page 28 ,, ii ,i,1,1 i,iii1,11, ,,11111, i,,nl....i nl TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION iiii i,,, 1 i,,,11,,11 Fill luet tank Will not start Out of fuel See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.. Engine flooded Badspark plug.
  • Page 29 TROU HOOT! PROBLEM CAUSE ,,llllll,ll,,ini ,,i i,n i, ii n........Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system Check widng, switches and connections If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department engaged ,u,, Poor cut-uneven...
  • Page 30 i,i,, i1,11,, i, ,111,1,1,1 SERVICE NOTES ..i1,, iii iii iii, ,,11, i i,iiiiii, i,ii iii, ,,i iiii ,, ii i,,i,iii ii i ,,IIH...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP STARTER AMMETER BLACK (OPTIONAL) WH_E J..CLUTCH 1BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH BLACK METER HOUR (OPTIONAL) eF__osP% LU BLACK (_ IGNITION UNIT PLUGS ON TWIN CYL.
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Cable, Ground 121305X Switch, Seat 140301 Switch, Ignition 4 Position 1242tlX Nut, Ignition 141226 Cover, Ignition Switch 109310X Key, Molded, Craftsman 156442 Harness, Ignition 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x I/2 131563 Cover, Terminal 145673 Solenoid 73640400 Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ,,14...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 159527 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd°, Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper HoodtDash 150156X0tl Dash, Silkscreened STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR -. MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 ).I48 'tt8 3536...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Link, Clutch Transaxle (See Breakdown) 105710X Spring, Clutch Return Peerless 930-057A 105709X Bolt Fin Hex 3/8q6 x 1-1/4 146682 Spring, Return, Brake STD523712 V-Belt, Ground Drive 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 130801 Keeper, Belt, R.H.
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Axte Assembly STMP Dropped STL 156483 Spindle Assembly, LoHo 157473 Spindle Assembly, R,H. 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...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 ENGINE © 41 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 151273 Control Throt Paddle 32 22 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No,, 42E707-1631-01 Muffler Exhaust 149723 Exhaust Asm, Left 144069 144068 Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 150176...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 MOWER LIFT 25 24 161718 32 /...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Assy., Inner, with Plunger 159471 Shaft Asmo Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5t33-62 Washer 21/32 x I x 2I Ga. 19211621 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 MOWER DECK 103102 't06 _1o2...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156948 Deck Asm., Mower 46" 156493 Pulley, Idler, Flat, 46 Prio Drive 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 19131312 Washer, 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.. 4939M Retainer Spring 74780616 Bolt, Fin.
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X 140123 Seat Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 ld 140551 72050411 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xl-3/8 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 134300 Spacer Spilt 28 X 96 Zinc 19131610...
  • Page 47 Decal Chassis 46" 156439 Decal Fender Danger Sears 151432 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 273503 Decal, Engine 19.5 HP Turbo 139346 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 158215 Decal Insert, Hood 151299 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 138047 151300 Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Maint Customer Sears Dom...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A...

  • Page 49: Replacement

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772t08A Cover, Transaxle 792075 Locknut 5/16-24 780086A Bearing, Needle 790025 Holder, Brake Pad 770102A Case, Transaxle 786066 Spacer 776260A...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01 615 q_ W 24 634A 668 _ 552A _ 220 @ i,ii ill ._-,.i 284A v _._I- __.._ ... 524 C) I ""'...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01 1358 GASKET SET 1 t'861 PUMP REPAIR , ,.,,1 ] ,,, 1121 CARBURETOR _119 _117 '1006 I OO5 _635...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258661 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01 209A 414 207 y 22cJ...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01 1!o_8 OWNER'S MANUAL ! !1019 L ABEL KITI "A"REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL= 308A ..
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01 KEY PART KEY PART NOo NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Screw, Phillips 497074 Cylinder Assembly 93208 Washer, Spring 399265 Bushing 222511 Screw, Hex 391086 *Seal, Oil...

  • Page 55: Spark Plugs

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 491297 Lever Assembly, Governor 93585 Screw, Hex Head 62199 Washer 93853 Bolt, Governor Lever 230 223882 Washer, Governor Crank, Inside...
  • Page 56 iiiiii iiii iiii SERVICE NOTES ii1,,1111 i, .......
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  • Page 60 ® OWNER'S 19.5 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.258661 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located Ltnder the seat..

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