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EL NU
917.258900
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 EL NU 917.258900 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: Brake

    & SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THtS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH., III. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • 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 materiaf...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS TABLE OF SAFETY RULES ..... ;..........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING 29-30 ........REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 32-50 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ........5,15 ASSEMBLY ..............
  • Page 5 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH ENTS iii1_ 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 E PACK CONTENTS OF HA Parts Bag contents (4) Brackets [4) Shoulder' Bolt (12) Crownlock Nuts (12) Carriage Bolts (4) Wheel__ 5/16-18 x 5/8 Washers x 14 Ga. (4) Retainer Springs (aouDle oop,_ (4) Adjusting ........,,,, ,, (1) Shoulder Bolt Parts packed separately in carton...
  • Page 7 ... "_L]_ ASSEM 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: Gauge Wheels 1

    ...... _,, i, ,l:,ll,:,J • Close terminal access doors. ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACK- Use terminal access doors for: ETS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4) • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- • Attach front gauge wheel brackets marked front left ware)_ (FL), front right (FR) to mower deck using (3) carriage bolts and (3) locknuts...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins_ If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to (See Figs. 5 and 7) align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms, Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer springs with !oops arms are raised with attachment lift control°...

  • Page 10: Side-To-Side

    ......itll v" CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY "YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST," Af! assembly instructions have been completed. No remaining loose parts in carton_ Battery is properly prepared and charged.
  • Page 11 OPERA 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 OILPRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER.
  • Page 12 OPEFIA 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, LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCHSWITCH .
  • Page 13 OPERAON The operation of anytractor 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...
  • Page 14 OPERAON TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface_ CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater' than 15 ° and ° Adjust mower to desired cutting height. do not drive across any slope, •...
  • Page 15 OPERATUON ADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits fuel from the tank to the engine,...
  • Page 16 TION MOWING TIPS • If grass is extremely tail, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the attached to tractor,, desired height., Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing...
  • Page 17 CUSTOME ESPONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__, ._o_ _o_, "#" '" FILL IN DATES /__G_._'4,0 AS YOU COMPLETE /__£,_j_" REGULAR SERVtCE ,k_Y- .4'_. ._,¢.> ..4"r.-> :.,,,'r..> .,,r.. ,G,_ £: e..: £: ¢ SERVlCE DATES ..........,_'_" 4.._/_£'_ S E RV iC E [ Check Brake Operation ..
  • Page 18 CUSTOME RESPO ILITIES ..... i¸ ........TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) 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 i_lll ,i i , ii ,,11111,,,i rl,,rl ..........CUSTOMER ESPONS LUTWES i ,ll IH'Iil TRANSAXLE COOLING Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year°...
  • Page 20 CUSTOME RESPON mLITmES ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than t00 hours in one cooling fins, and other' external surfaces of the engine are kept dean at all times°...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control Fever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. ° Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, •...
  • Page 22 SEIRWCE A ADJUSTME llllll,lll i i TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21 ) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 22) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS °...
  • Page 23 ,lll,,_l ,,i, ,,111 ,,ul, i, ADJUSTMENTS SEF VmCE A TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NOTE: After installing a new electric ctutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 (See Fig. 23) cycles to wear in clutch plate. Park the tractor on level surface,.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJ $TMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking broke.
  • Page 25 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) Block up axle securely Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. ° Repair tire and reassemble, "POSITIVE" "NEGATIVE" (-,) ° Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover BOLT...

  • Page 26: Throttle Control Cable

    'llrll IIIIIIIIIIII SERVgCE D ADJUSTN ENGINE TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING (See Fig. 31) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE • While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam (See Fig. 33) nut° The throttle control has been preset at the factory and Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments, adjustment should not be necessary, Check adjustment as...
  • Page 27 ......i ...... SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig, 33) (See Figs. 33 and 34) The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- The choke control has been preset at the factory and ment should not be necessary.

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or me re.. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never' store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 29 TROU LESHOOTU G POHNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will notstart Out of fuel, Fill fuel tank Engine net"CHOKED" property_ 2., See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Bad spark plug Replace spark plug, Dirty air filter.
  • Page 30 TROU G POUNTS LESHOO CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department. engaged L iJllllJl illlll Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade, Replace blade.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR- _:. M ODEL NUMBER 917.258900 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTI6_ _B_ML- L,> IGNITION SWITCH © REMOVABLE NOTE CONNECTIONS YOUR TRACTOR ® EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL 28 VOLTS AC O 3600 RPM HEADLIGHTS {REGLILATOR DISCO N N EC",FED} ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. NON-REMOVABLE THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTIONS CONNECTED TO THE...
  • Page 32 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258900 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga, STD551!25 Washer, Lock 1/4 STD541025 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 7697J Tube, Drain 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose 145211...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES .;7120...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rai!, Frame RH 17580408 Screw Tap Tite 1/4-20 x 1/2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 72!40608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 13667'1X558 Panel Asmo, Side LH 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 73800700...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 GROUND DRIVE ,1/I.., <._...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258900 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nyliner 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 150035 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 74321016 Actuator, interlock Switch 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 5304J Locknut #10-24 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16...
  • Page 38 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M .Fitting, Grease 136960 Spindle Asm, LH 136959 Spindle Asm+, RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Kiip #T5304+75 121232X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 ENGINE •,.j56 '_L-I II_ '° "0 _,):/19 27 37 l SPARK ARRESTER KIT I...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler ..Model CV22 PS-67515 144636 Muffler Asm 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 151396 Muffler Asm Guard 121361X Pulley V-Idler 150828 Keeper Asm Belt Engine VGT 96 105432X Bushing 140923...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72050411 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X t-3/8 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: 5 145006...
  • Page 43 Decal, Chassis, 6 Speed/50" Grill 139346 151448 Decal, Decal, V-Belt Schematic 146705 Decal, 151568 Decal Hood Insert Hood, Craftsman, RH '150333 146706 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Cap CNSMR Help Line SRS 14671O 149516 Decal, Battery DNGR/PSN ENG Decal, Insert Strg...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 LIFT ASSEMBLY 25 26 12_,.
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 154389 Shaft Asmo, Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asm. Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gao 19292016 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258900 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 15699O Mower Deck Weldment 50" 122052X Spacer, Retainer STD541431 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 138457 74760628 Bracket Asmo, Sway Bar Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4 STD624008 137200 Retainer, Spring...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 TRANSAXLE 84---_...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .. - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 8119M Axle Shaft Needle Bearing 4197R 4220R Thrust Bearing Race 12000034 Retaining Ring 4209R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low Final Drive Gear 4199R 4213R 4th Reduction Gear...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258900 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515 iJ,,,Jl, ii,J iiii ......CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 26-_ _-29 45 44 _L'43 _--.31 o--8...
  • Page 51 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 24-782-05 Cylinder Block (Use Miniblock) 24-318-11 Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder 24-294-03 Fitting 24-755-76 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather 24-067-01 Connecting Rod (Standard) (2) (Includes Key #3, 34 thru 36)
  • Page 52 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 20 19 17 16 13 j...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITIONtELECTRICAL KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Housing, Blower 24-162-17 Screen, Grass 24-027-20 Screw M5 x 048 x 16 (3) M-0403025 Screw, Grass Screen M-0549016 Screw M6 x 1.0 x 16 (4)
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING sYSTEM I __-'7 .jjto i.._ _%14...
  • Page 55 REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. SM-0642025 Screw M6 x 1.0 x 25 M-0839070 Screw M8 x 1.25 x 70 24-090_14 Lever, Governor M-0839080...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM ..L...._..,_--7 16 17 0_36 °'38 r- 37 -3 (.
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-014-72 Crankshaft 24-853-25 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket 52-139-09 Plug, Cup (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) 24-041-15 Gasket, Carburetor 24-053-25...
  • Page 58 SERVHCE NOTES...

  • Page 60: Replacement

    ® 22.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER MANUAL ELECTRIC START 50" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number,, Each engine has its own model number_ 917.258900 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under' the seal The modet number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine°...

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