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Craftsman 917.258693 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.258693
OWNER'S
MANUAL
° Assembly
o Operation
Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
For answers to your questions
about this product,
Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am- 5 pm, Mon - Sat
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 Operation Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pm, Mon - Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers mMPORTANT: 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. ill. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...

  • Page 3: Maintenance

    RmDING 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 materia_ or workmanship.
  • Page 4 INDEX Engine: Operating Mower ........ Air Filter ........Accessories ........... Options: Air Screen ........Accessories ........Adjustments: Cooling Fins ......... Spark Attester ......3,38 Brake ..........Oil Change ........Carburetor ........Oi! Level ........Mowe OH Type ........14,18 Front-To-Back ......

  • Page 5: Accessories

    These accessories and attachments were avaitaMe through most Sears retail eutJets and service centers when the tractor was purchased° Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the mode! number of your tractoL ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE O_L FUEL STAB_UZER...
  • Page 6 CO T E PAC Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-!8 (1) Knob Seat Video Cassette (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. Steering Sleeve Manual Parts Bag (3) Retainer Springs (double !oop) Parts bag contents not shown fuIM size (2) Washers x 7/8 x 14 Gauge...

  • Page 7: Tools Required

    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 aJtparts and hardware you assemble must be tightened secdretyo Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR _NSTALL SEAT (See Fig° 3) Adiust seat before tightening adjustment knob, CONNECT BAKERY (See Fig. 2) _0 Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. CAUTION: De not short battery termi° Place seat on seat pan and assembte shoulder bolt. rials by allowing a wrench or any other Assembl÷...
  • Page 9 mNSTALL MOWER AND DR VE BELT Piace the Roll s_spension arm on outward pointing deck pin, _fnecessary, rock and raise front of mower (See Figs, 4 and 7) to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm,, Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown.
  • Page 10 iNSTALL MULCNER P_TE (See Figs, 5 and 6) DEFLECTOR SHIELD Instatl two latch hooks to mu[cher plate ushg screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assembb weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. •...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in fiterature suppiied 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 OVER TEMP UGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...

  • Page 12: Know Your Tractor

    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 CLUTCH SWWTCH LIFT LEVER...
  • Page 13 HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO USE THRO_LE CONTROL (See Fig. 8} Always operate engine at fun thrott_e_ TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 8) Operating engine at bss than fun throttle reduces the Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing battery charging rate.

  • Page 14: To Operate On Hills

    TO TRANSPORT (See FJgo 1 t) GAUGE WHEEL When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage MOUNTING transmission by pJacing freewheel contro[ in freewheeling BRACKET posJtiono Free whee! control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. 3/8_16 Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach °...

  • Page 15: To Start Engine

    NOTE:tf at a highaRitude (above3000feet)or in co!d temperatures (betow 32F, r_e carburetor fuetmixture may spill or need to be adjusted for best engine pedormance See _TO use gasoline near an open flame. ADJUST CARBURETOR '_in the Service and Adiustments section of this manuai. TO START ENGINE (See Fig.

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TiPS MULCHING MOWING T_PS _[V_PORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUtLT_UP GRASS AND attached to tractor. TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE, • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing The special mu_ching blade wifi recut the grass cfip performance.

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    M MTJES : Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ! _,, Check Battery Leve#Recharge ,,_..___._, Clean Battery and Termina!s nsi°n Check En0Jno o,Lovo, V' I¢ I Change EngineOil _='-_- ..___-_ ..Clean Air Screen 1_21 Clean EngineCooling Fins 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
  • Page 18 Sm J TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. Always observe safety rules when pe#orming any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. nance° unbalanced blade wiil cause excessive vibration and even- tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding...
  • Page 19 VoBELTS Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking levet, Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oHfill cap on the operation and replace if necessary_ The belts are not tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking Keep oil at "FULL' tine on dipstick.
  • Page 20 MUFFLER AIR RLTER (See Fig, 17) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. hspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arresb:_r {f Ctean the foam pre°cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/o.: dama_#e tion or every season, Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 21 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST_ENTS: Depress ¢lutehlbrake pedal fu#y and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" positiono Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the baades and atJ moving parts have compJetely stopped.

  • Page 22: Front-To-Back

    E AN BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL iN LENGTH BOTTO@ EDGE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO GROUND GROUND GROUND LiNE NUT "E" FIG. 20 NUT "F" FRONT LIN FIG. 23 LiFT UNK ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FIG.
  • Page 23 REPLACE MOWER BLADE DR_VE BELT (See Fig, 25) Park the tractor on _eve_surface° Engage parking brake. Remove mower ddve belt (See"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this s} f section of this manual).
  • Page 24 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER MAKE SURE, UPPER BELT' KEEPER BMPORTANT: POSIT_ONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS The front wheel toe4n and camber are not adjustable on CLUTCH WiRE CONNECTION ELECTRIC your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front SECURE. wheel toeqn or camber, contact your nearest authorized ELECTRIC CLUTCH LOCATOR service center/department.

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    ENGWNE TO ADJUST THRO_LE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33 The throttle contro_ has been preset at the factory and "POStT!VE ..NEGATIVE" adjustment shouM not be necessanio Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adiustment is necessary proceed as follows: With engine not running, move throttte control/ever fast position°...
  • Page 26 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) (See Figs. 33 and 34) The carburetor has been present at the factor)i' and adjust-. ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment The choke control has been preset at the factory and may be required to compensate for differences in fuel...

  • Page 27: Cleaning

    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 mores FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: iT _S _MPORTANT PREVENT DEPOStTS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE_...
  • Page 28 CAUSE PROBLE['_ CORRECTION Will Rot start Out of fueL Fili fuel tank, Engine not "CHOKED" propedy. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation secti }n Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempt r g to start Bad spark plug, Replace spark plug, Dirty air filter Clean/replace air filter_...
  • Page 29 CORRECTION Check wiring, switches and connections, if not w_or _eavee seat I corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose btade. Replace b_ade. Tighten blade boll Mower deck not level. Level mower deck.
  • Page 30 E NOTES...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR oo o MODEL NUMBER 917.258893 °lli ° ojilo BL 0K BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE IGNITION SWITCH t ..PTO (DISENGAGED) ÷ BLACK METER HOUR > (OPTIONAL) (NOT OCCUPIED) SEAT SWH%H _--o o-L_J ..SPARK IGNITION b___K_'h PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON UNIT TWIN CYL.

  • Page 32: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917,258693 _\31 • \\ 30...
  • Page 33 ..R PARTS .._;_ T ACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917,258693 PART DESCRiPTiON 144926 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/#-20 UNC x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD541025 7697J Tube, Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose 145211 Bolt, Btr. FIt 1/4-20x7.5 150109 'nwuuown'^_'"...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR _ o _,_ODEL NUMBER 917o258693 CNASS_S AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o258693 CNASS_S AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCR_PT!ON 159530 Chassis !40356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thdrol. 3/8-.16 x 3/4 Type TT 155923 Saddle 12647!X Cfip_ Fue! Line 145203 Dash, Plastic STD5337i0 Bolt, Carriage 3/8o16 x 1 145218 Pane_, Dash, LH 145217...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258693 DR_VE ±...
  • Page 37 EPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.258693 3R_VE PART PART ,_O_ DESCRIPTION DESCRIPT_ON 150071 Transaxle Assembly 140294. V-Belt, Drive Retainer, Belt 142431 Spring, Brake Return 140312 Screw Thdro_ 3/8o16 x 3/4 143995 Put_ey; Transaxle 17490612 141002 Rod, Shifter 8883R Cover, Foot Pedal 137140 Clutch, Electric...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258693 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY _-"--'- ..-¸- _ ..t/.__----lz 29 j t__/ .../ "_ \1_'43 /./',/ II_l / Z_'',- /s I/ /"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.258693 S'T'EER NG A SSEMBLY PART NO., DESCRiPTiON 121472X Steering Wheet 154427 Axle Assembly, Front 156483 Spindle Assembly, LH 157473 Spindle Assembly, RH 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened I21748X Washer 25/32 x 1o5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27t32 x lq/4 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER £17.258693 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIP_ENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 41 PARTS _,,_ TRACTOR o o MODEL NUNBER 9!7o258693 PART DESCRIPTION 132757 Control Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) Kohter ModeJ No..CV18S_PS61533 Muff_e_: Asm. Twin Lo-Tone 149723 '146699 Pipe Exhaust LH CV!8/20 146700 Pipe Exhaust RH CVI8/20 Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 w!Sems...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258693 SEAT ASSEMBLY 27-_... "L -:,.. PART PART DESCRIPT!ON DESCRIPTION 14O123 Seat 121250X Spnng 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 123976X Nut, Flangetock 1/4 Grade 5 145006 124238X Clip Push-In Cap, Spring, Seat STD54!437 153236 Nut, Lock Hex w/Ins. 3!8-!6 UNC Bolt Shoulder 5/!6-!8 UNC - 2A...
  • Page 43 Decal Decai, V-Belt Schematic Operating Instruction 160397 156787 Decal Deck Mower, EZ3 150333 Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srso Decal 160291 Hood, Craftsman, RH 161835 Decal, HP Engine 160292 Decal. Hood, Craftsman, LH 146710 Decal, insert Strg 151400 Decal Grille...
  • Page 44 REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258693 D_OWER UFT 25 24...
  • Page 45 £PA R PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917°258693 _i_O%£R UFT PART DESCRIPTION t59461 Wire Asm., Inner w/plunger 159476 Shaft Asm Lift 138284 Pin Groove 12000002 E Rir_g #5t33._62 19211621 Washer 21i32X1X21Ga !20183X Bearing Nylon !25631X Grip Handle Fluted !22365X Button, Plunger !39865 Link Lift Lh 139866...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    REPAMRPARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER g17.258693 MOWER DECK 1031 .102 ,_/lO2...
  • Page 47 EPA R. PARTS TRACTOR ,oo MODEL NUMBER £17o258693 _OWER DECK. PART PART DESCRiPTiON NO,, DESCRIPTION 144917 156948 Housing, Mower 46" Pulley, Idler, Driven 137273 t38457 Bracket Asm; Sway Bar Spring, Secondal7 44/46/50 Vent 17490620 STD624008 Retainer Spring Screw, Thdro_l 3/8-ot6 x 1ol/4 Tytt 122052X !30832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar)
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o258693 NYDRO TRANSAXLE °,MODEL NUr,_BER 310o0650...

  • Page 49: Hydro Transaxle

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917°258693 HYDRO TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPT!ON NO, NO. DESCRIPTION Washer 7/!6 x 7/8 x .060 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 Differential Assembly 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 150829 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o258693 KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER CVlSS, TYPE NUMBER PS61533 ..1516 @G23 © © _j27 _-_3837 8--28 _-29 ¢_--8 _--33...
  • Page 51 EPA R PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBBR 917.258693 ,,©_o,_LER ENGINE ,-_ MODEL NU_SBER CV18S_ TYPE NUMBER PS6!533 ;YL_NDER HEADiVALV_BREATRER CRANKCASE :EY PAR°t÷ KEY PART DESCR_PT_©N NO,_ NOo DESCRIPT_ON Head Assembty #I Cylinder 24_782-05 Cylinder Crankcase Kt, Valve Cove_, Breather 24_294_13 (Includes Key #3, 31 and 32) 24_067_09 Connecting Rod (Standard) (2)
  • Page 52 _EPA_R PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258693 _©_LER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS61533 8LOWER .OUS_NG A_D BAFFLES > AIR iNTAKE...
  • Page 53 EPA R PARTS TRACTOR ..BJIODEL NU : BER 9!7o258693 c_.,_R ENG#tE o_ BaO©BL, N{3_B[_R CV18S TYPE NUMBBR PS61533 BLOWER ROUS_NG & BAFFLES 6_H_ONiEL_£OTRIOAL _Y PART' PART D_ NO ©ESC_PT!ON DESCRiPTiON 24_027o20 24oi 62-4 7 Housing _!owe_ Screen, Grass Mo0545016 M-O403025 Screw, Hex, F_ange Screw, Hex, Ftange...

  • Page 54: Kohler Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258693 KOHLER ENGINE ,- MODEL NUMBER CV18$_ TYPE NUMBER PS61533 ENGINE CONTROLS _--20...
  • Page 55 EPAIR TRACTOR °- MODEL NU£ BER 9!7o258693 TYPE NUMBER PS61533 _'_'s_,_,.R £B_G!_E [_ODEL R_J_aBER CV°I8S_ £F:_"!'t_tG SYSTEB4 EIIUGINE OO_ITROL.S Y PA_T PART M 0839070 Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 125 x 70 SM-0642025 Screw Hex Flange M-0839080 M6 x t .0 x 25 Screw Hex Flange M8 x 1_25 x 80 24-098-05 Coveh Pinion...
  • Page 56 REPAMR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258693 KOHLER ENGINE = r_ODEL NUMBER CV18S TYPE NUMBER PS61533 E×.A_;T 3---_...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.2586£3 KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS61533 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRmPTION DESCRiPTiON Crankshaft 24-853-41 KiL Carburetor wth Gasket (Includes 24-014_42 Key Numbers 2 thru 4, 15 and 16) 52q 39-09 Plug, Cup 24.-041o15...
  • Page 58 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOB SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERAT!ON ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE. 15°), never acrossthe face. Make turns graduo nt tipping or loss of control° Exercise extreme...

  • Page 60: Replacement

    OWNE 18.0 HP AN AL ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.258693 The model number for your tractor wi!! be found on the m_,,_,_r,_ot_ !ocated under ÷_,,_ seat.

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