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Craftsman 917.256890 Owner's Manual

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SEARS
CRRF r, S M
MODEL NUMBER 917.256890
OWNER'S MANUAL
o 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:
!-800-659-5917
i"rl
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  • Page 1 SEARS CRRF r, S M MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 OWNER'S MANUAL o 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: !-800-659-5917 i"rl ..........
  • 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. II1. 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 material...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-18 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30-47 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    RIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available th rough most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractorwas purchased, Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. MAINTENANCE ENGINE FUEL STABtUZER...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK _ ..Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton ". Metal Seat (2) Sheet Screws #10-16 x 1/2 Video Cassette (t) Locknut 3/8-24 (t) 2-3/8" Diameter Washer Steering Wheel Steering Boot ' Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (!) Hex Bolt...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY 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 iVlBLY CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) CAUTRON: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before connecting battery, SEAT bands, rings, etc. move metal bracelets, wristwatch Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. ° Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat BOX DOOR pan to raised position.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ,/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 BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA C TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
  • Page 10 OPERATIO These symbols may appear on you r 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 OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 11 OPERATION KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the itlustrat ons w th your tractor to fami iarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT AMMETER CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION...
  • Page 12 OPERATION ..... 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 operatingyourtractororperforming any adjustments or repairs. We recommend awide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    OPERATION without either the entire gr sa s catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the dis- charge guard in place. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION -"ENGAGED" ATTACHMENT POSITION FIG, 8 HIGH POSITRON BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16) POSiTiON The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oit.
  • Page 14 OPERATION InsertKeyintoignitionandturn Keyclockwiseto"START" position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this oosition and t'eleaSe key as soon as engine starts, Do procedure three (3) times. qo_ run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec- NOTE: During this procedure there wiii be no movement of onus oer minute, If the engine does not start after drive wheels.
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER ESPO LITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation ..Check Tire Pressure Chec k for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades LubricationOhart Check Battery Level/Recharge • V' Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxfe €ooling Adjust...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPC IBILITIES TRACTOR Always deservesafety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE MANDREL nance. ASSEMBLY BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requwes more than six (6) feet stopping distance at h_ghspeed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. f See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- TRAILING EDGE men_s section of this manual).
  • Page 17 CUSTO RESPONSIBILITIES BATTERY SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. 30 ° 32o 40" 60 ° Keep battery and terminals clean.
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSi AiR FILTER (See Fig, !4) CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig, 15) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevem CIean the foam pre-c]eaner after every 25 hours of opera- engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER ESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if CLAMP_ /CLAMP equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation; whichever occurs first.

  • Page 20: To Remove/Install Mower

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment ciutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 20 and 21) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND AD, USTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 22) _--'_-'_- NUT "A" The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on Eevelsurface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE...
  • Page 23 RVIC AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT Fig. 25) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer- adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WtTH A WEAK BATTERY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB See Fig. 27) Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the N_______ CAU TlO Lea d.aci grill. ate explosivegases, Keep sparks, flame •...

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE FINAL SETTING - Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion (See Fig. 29) control lever in neutral (N) position. Move throttle control lever to slow (,_) position.

  • Page 26: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE mmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of me season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more FUEL SYSTEM c2dT,o" - iroc i IMPORTANT: S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL...

  • Page 27: Fuel Fitter

    LESHOOTI PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. FIII fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Wait severat minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Check wiring, switches and connecbons. If not Engine continues to run Fauity operator-safety P"esence control system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat w_th attachment clutch department, engage_ Worn bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt.

  • Page 29: Schematic

    TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP STARTER AMMETER :BLACK : t--O.. (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH LGNITION SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) ..,r<ziL BU_,CK BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH "" GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF/ CONNECTOR ° BLACK IGNITION SPARK UNIT PLUG CHARGING...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 ELECTRICAL 36 38...
  • Page 31 144921 Switch Ign 3 Pos 140400 Nut Ignition 141226 Cover Sw Key BIk I 25 Text SLT 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 110712X Switch Light Blk BIk Red STD601005 Screw Tap Hex #10-24unc x 1/2 140336 Bracket Switch Interlock 109553X...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - .- MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _------9...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 151169 Chassis Weldment 11 ga 1996 140356 Drawbar Stretch 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-tt Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga STD551025 146077 Bumper Snap-In Saddle LT Flat Fender Shift 145206 126842X...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 DRIVE...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9! 7.256890 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT Transmission, Asm. 17490612 140607 Cover, Pedal 142431 S3ring, Return, Brake 8883R Pulley, Engine Pulley, Transmission 140186 144698 Bolt Hex 7/16 x 4 Gr. 5 Rod.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 STEERING ASSEMBLY • _-_36 28 /...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering Std Black Axte Asm Front 142033 135227 Spindle Asm Lh 135228 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16 Ga 121748X Washer 27/32 x 11/4 x 16 Ga 19272016...
  • Page 38 .--9 "25 & "5 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 Blldblk Craftsman 7205O411 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 114-20xl-3/8 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 121250X...

  • Page 39: Starting

    Decal, Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 150333 Decal Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs. 15O677 Decal, Hood Slope Lh Craftsman 133179 Decal Mower Qc System Decai, Grille Craftsman SIo LT Dov 15068O Decal Fender, Auto, Trans Srs Wt 149917 Decai, Maint Customer Sears Dora 133644 142336...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917.256890 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...

  • Page 41: Type

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 ENGINE PART DESCRiPTiON Control Throt Rh BIk Pd115 10 132759 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 17720410 150458 Engine B&S 15/15.5 DlC & GD DC 1 Model No. 28N707 Type No, 0171-01 137352 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 272293...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 LIFT 1718 32 7...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Rod Asm. Lever 122507X Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 12563IX Grip Handle _luted 122365X Button Plunger Read 122512X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 MOWER...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 MOWER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Guard, Mandrel, LH. Mower Housing 140088 144393 Retainer Bolt STD624003 STD533107 Screw. Thd. Roll t/4-20 x 5/8 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar. Front 137729 138017 Washer, Hardenec Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar I33944 138440 Rol er Assembly, Cam Follower...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - =MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0500 113 1...

  • Page 47: Seat

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE . MODEL NUMBER 310-0500 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142986 Housing, Lower 150778 Locknut. Hex 5/16-24 UNJC 142987 Assembly, Upper Housing 142958 Brake RotoriStator Kit 142932 Sea1, Lip 142884...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0t73-01 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTION MANUAL. _022 40 868 16d_ 1034 1029 1026...

  • Page 49: Carburetor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173,01 10698-/ 634B <ID, o, '= 137' 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL _!23 REQUIRES SPEC|AL TOOLS _ 105 TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 BR1GGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 634A 868A _524 ©) 977 CARBURETOR GASKET _224 305_ 1006 • ..
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 9!7=256890 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173o01 1019 LABEL KIT] [1058 OWNER'S MANUALI 1090...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 496412 ** Screw, Throttle Cylinder Assembly 94098 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 495800 Screw, Idle Speed 391086 *Seal, Oil...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256890 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 284A 94073 Screw. Hex Head 729A 225170 Retainer. Wire 810068 Screw. Set 262932 Gear.
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 56 ® OWNER'S 15.5 HP IC MANUAL ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO, Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.256890 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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