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Craftsman 917.25574 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 21.5 hp 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Operator's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
21.5 HR* 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.25574
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Operator's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (EIO) is acceptable for use in this machine,
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (El0) wi!l void the product warranty.
Sears Brands Management
Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A,
Visit our Craftsman website:www, sears.comicraftsman
*As rated
bythe engine
manufacturer
581469827

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  • Page 1 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (EIO) is acceptable for use in this machine, The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (El0) wi!l void the product warranty. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A, Visit our Craftsman website:www, sears.comicraftsman bythe engine *As rated manufacturer 581469827...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Storage ..........28 Operation ..........10 Troubleshooting ........29 Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this riding equipment are warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A defective non-expendable part will receive free in-home repair or replacement if repair is impossible.
  • Page 3 _DANGER: 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. _WARNING: In order to prevent acciden- • Never direct discharged materialtoward tal starting when setting up, transporting, anyone.
  • Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible Slopes are a major factor related to loss of adult other than the operator. control and tip-over accidents, which can • Be alert and turn machine off if a child result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 5 Remove gas-powered equipment from • Never tamper withsafety devices. Check thetruck ortrailer a nd refuel itonthe their proper operation regularly. ground, Ifthis isnot p ossible, then refuel • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or such e quipmentwith aportable container, other debris build-up.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 3,0 Gallons/l 1,35 L • Read and observe the safety rules, and type: Regular Unleaded • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, Oil Type: 30 (above 32_F/0°C caring for and using your tractor. (API: SG-SL) SAtE 5W30 (below 32°F/0°C •...
  • Page 7 Keys Battery Slope Sheet (2) Hex Bolts (t) Oil Drain Tube (2) Nut Keps Key(s) 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...

  • Page 8: Operation

    INSTALL SEAT NOTE: You may now roll your tractor offthe skid. Followthe appropriate instruction below 1. Remove bolt and flat washer securing to remove the tractor from the skid. seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Remove WARNING: Before starting, read, un- the cardboard packingand discard.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    ,/'CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Qualib] Product. Please review the following checklist: `/All assembly instructions have been com- pleted. `/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared...
  • Page 10 These s ymbols may appear onyour t ractor orinJiterature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNmON SWITCH ENGINE REVERSE ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERA'_ON SYSTEM (ROe) ÷...
  • Page 11 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractorto familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards institute, (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to (J) CRUISE...
  • Page 12 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown int4 the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety1 glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing anyl adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses ora I wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 13 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
  • Page 14 TO TRANSPORT REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse When pushing or towing your tractor, be Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. the operatorto travel in the reverse direction Freewheel control is located at the rear withthe attachmentclutchengaged wiI]shut drawbar of tractor,...
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged position. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 4. Move throttle control to fast position The engine inyour tractor has been shipped, 5. Pull choke control out for a cold engine from the factory, already filled with summer start attempt.
  • Page 16 • The attachments can be used during MOWING TIPS the engine warm-up period after the • Tire chains cannot be used when the transmission has been warmed up mower housing is attached to tractor. and may require the choke control be •...
  • Page 17 ,,,, ,,, ,,,, MAiNTI_I_I'ANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY _V£Ry _FORE F..ACH SSASON S3"ORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Bt'ake Operation v" v" I Check Tire Pressure v" Systems Check Operator Preser_ce & ROS ... V" V" ..V" Check for Leose Fasteners...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) •SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. ° When the engine is running with the BRAKE OPERATION ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- tion and the attachment clutch engaged, If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to any attempt by the operator to drive in stop at highest speed in highest gear on a reverse should shut off the engine.
  • Page 19 TOCLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils Corrosion and dirt o nthebattery and termi- (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in nals c an cause the battery to"leak" power. cold weather, they will result in increased 1. Disconnect BLACK b attery cable f irst oil consumption when used above then REDbattery cable a nd remove 32°F/0°C, Check your engine oil level...
  • Page 20 ENGINE OIL FILTER 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. Replace the engine oilfilter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used 4. Immediatelywipe up anyspilled gasoline. more than 100 hours in one year, Cramp AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a...
  • Page 21 DECK WASHOUT PORT IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connec- tion is secure. Your tractor's deck is equipped with a Turn the water on. washout port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized af- While sitting in the operator's position ter each use.
  • Page 22 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fuity and set parking brake. 2, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5.
  • Page 23 ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift Install belt onto electric clutch pultey (M). rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring. IUPORTANT: Check beltfor proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.
  • Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT Make sure tires are properly inflated to the IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- PSI shown on tires. Iftires are over or under to-side. inflated,it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not Toobtain the best cutting results, the mower adjusted properly.
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION - BELT 1, Install new belt from tractor rear to front, The mower blade drive belt may be replaced over the steering plate (F) and above without tools, Park the tractor on level sur- clutch brake pedal shaft (G), 2.
  • Page 26 TO CHECK BRAKE TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a _)AWARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate level, dry concrete or paved surface, then explosive gases.
  • Page 27 REPLACING BATTERY TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY ,i_WARNING: Do not short batteryterminals 1. Raise hood. by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. Before connecting battery, remove metal 3.
  • Page 28 • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will and letting it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty. _lrl_/Abe u sed for 30 days or more. RNING: Never store the tractor with •...

  • Page 29: Service And Adjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" in Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power CuRing too much grass!too fast. Raise cutting height/reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control Build-up of grass, leaves and Clean underside of mower trash under mower.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING OHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center. CORRECTION cAUsE Obstruction in clutch mechanism. Remove obstruction. Mower blades will not rotate Replace mower drive belt. Worn/damaged mower drive belt Replace idler pulley. Frozen idler pulley, Contact a Sears or other Frozen blade mandrel.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center. PROBLEM ..CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of drive Freewheel control in Place freewheel control in "DISENGAGED" position. "ENGAGED" position. See "CLEANING" in the Debris on steering plate (if maintenance section.
  • Page 33 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION .,.,.. ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face, Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 36 09.19.12 Printed Jnthe U.S.A.