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Craftsman 3One 917.257660 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 3One 917.257660 Owner's Manual

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NUMBER 917.257660
OWNER'S MANUAL
° Assembly
° Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustments
° Repair Parts
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  • Page 1 SWA/, S [RRFTSMaN° NUMBER 917.257660 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. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII II I 'l ......_ ,i...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS FAILU RE TO OBSERVE TH E FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN •...
  • Page 3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 15.5 tured to give you the best possible dependability performance,. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR remedy,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-26 PRODUCT SPECIFiCATiONS ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-19 STORAG E ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........28-29 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ........... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 32-47 ASSEMBLY .............. 7-10 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........50-55 OPERATION ............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH ENTS IIHIIII ,I,,,,,,I,,,,I,H, ,, ii ,,, ,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 ........i, i ....i1,11 i_,llll..... ii,lU, CONTENTS DWARE PACK i/i,u ii........inll,U ......Ji.nnn,,,i,,,i,,,i,u i1,1111111111 illUl Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 ,_.,.---.--q Seat Battery acid Mulcher Plate (1) Knob Steering Wheel...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY ,lllllllIMI ..........II IIIII 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 ,H H== =, = ,i,,=,=r,=H= ,, ,= I=H= =H ,=,ll=r,ll ,= , HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Remove cardboard packing on seat pan ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, ,, Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bott..
  • Page 9 TERMINAL GUARD CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- WING metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, NUTS rings, etco nalso Beforeinstaliing battery, remove TERMINAL Positive terminal must be connected ACCESS DOORS first to prevent sparking from acciden.. ta] grounding. • Lift hood to raised position •...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY i,i1,,iii, iiiii i,iil,l,ll,,,lllllll ii i ....INSTALL MULCHER PLATE TO CONVERT TO BAGGING DISCHARGING (See Figs. 7A & 7B) • Install two latch hooks to) mulcher plate using screw, Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
  • Page 11 ,I,HIIIII ii iiii i iiiii ii iiillllllll iiii iiilllllllll, ,i i, i OPERATION HI IIII ,,IHIIIIIIIII II III :::::::::::::::::::::I I HNIIINIIIII I KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER...
  • Page 12 OPERATION IrHHH ,n " 'n', "1I ,,,H,H n' The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 ii1,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, ,, ,,,, ........OPERATION iiii1_,,;,,,, ,,, ,,,,,,, ,,, ......TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) • Slowly move motion control [ever to slowest setting Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing • Make all turns slowly. switch. Any attempt by the operator to Ieave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine TO TRANSPORT...

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    _.; ..,....... i 1,1,1,1 ii ,i,¸ OPERATION ,11,,, GASOLINE PURGE TRANSMISSION Fill fuel tank Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded ,,IliL ......gasoline,. (Use of leadedgasoline will increase carbon CAUTION: Neverengageordisengage and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). freewheel lever while the engine is run- IMPORTANT;...
  • Page 15 OPERATION MOWING TIPS MULCHSNG IV1OWING TiPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND is attached to tractor. TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • Mower should be,properly leveled for best mowing The special mulching blade will recur the grass clip- performance.
  • Page 16 ii,u, iiiiiiii1,,i ....111111, i,iii ..... ,,,,..,, ,, CUSTOMER RESPON BILmES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners I tf Sharpen!Replace Mower Blades _4_'4 ..
  • Page 17 = ===== ====== = === = == ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,lllrllllllll 'IIIIIHIIIII TRACTOR • To check blade batancel you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer_ (When using a cone Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- batancer, fdllow the instructions supplied with bal- nanceo...
  • Page 18 ..................CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILiTiES ....,i ....... iiiiiii, ,1111, ,1111 i Pill IIIIL TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig, 17) Determine temperature range expected before oil change_ The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept All oil must meet API service classification clean to assure proper cooling Be sure tractor is on level surface.
  • Page 19 ,.i,i, ,==== = ii========= nl == n=n= CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter° OIL FILTER Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 20 • •• i.,.,.,., i1== u ,u ......m.,u,.,u .,i.u, SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ntlll.llll i,i1,1111 IIII ......iiiiiiiiiii IIIIIII ..... IIHII, m... Ulll ,I-. lem.m,H uu ..m,, CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ° Depress cltJtchJbrake pedal fully and set parking brake° °...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS nnluun i,iiiinnnllrll inulnn nlln TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, Adjust the mower whfle tractor is parked on level ground or FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST...
  • Page 22 ,,,1111 i ....< • IIINl' I SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,,,1111111 ,111 i NIIl,l'lll TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26) (See Fig. 25) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxleo The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 28) (See Fig. 27) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and Park the tractoron levet surfacer Engageparkingbrake. adjustment should not be necessary° For assistance,there is a belt installation guidedecal on bottom side of leftfootrest, If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its...
  • Page 24 SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS nl i n ._,_,_,,,, _,,,., TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 30) if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembry section of this manual andsmokingateexpl°sivegaseS'teries.CAUTION:AlwaysLead'aC...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO REMOVE HOOD GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood. • Raise hood. • Pu!! bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely •...

  • Page 26: Throttle Control Cable

    Ill I'l I'lll'llllr'll I UHl'nnm' I SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS H,, u, ,i H,H'I I', ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST • Move throttle control lever from slow (,,_) to fast (,_) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position° If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel (See Fig.

  • Page 27: Cleaning

    =,==,,= n ,'H= H= == =l,l,,rn ,n = =,,= ....STORAGE ==,,,,,N,, ,,n = ,,nnnn, 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 more°...
  • Page 28 iiiiiii,n ,,11111,,,, ,n,i, nl,nUlll ii i lnl n I1' ........TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS iii ,i,i1,111 iii PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ,i,iii, u n Will not start Out of fuel Fill fuel tank. Engine not"CHOKED" properly See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
  • Page 29 i n l nnulln,i n TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS n,i iin illl,,,,, ,,,,,,,, , .... CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION mllll,llllli,, ,,,,,, ....Engine continues to run Faulty operator_safety presence control system Check wiring, switches and connections If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service cented with attachment clutch department...
  • Page 30 iiiiii1,11 iiiirl,lll i ,,,,, ...... SERVICE NOTES ..........
  • Page 31 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 SCHEMATIC o111o 0 0K BATTERY STARTER 8LACK WHITE IGNITION SWITCH BLACK 8LACK BLACK IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUG AFTER FIRE SOLENOID CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 2B VOLTS AC MIN, @ 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 15,5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 ELECTRICAL 24 --. i ¸...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 121537X Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551t25 Washer 121264X Cap, Battery STD541025 7697J Tube, Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose STD532575 Bolt 102476X...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140341 Chassis STD541437 140356 Drawbar 139915 Bracket, Support, Dash 17490612 Screw, Thdo, Ro& STD523710 Bolt STD523710 Bolt 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT STD541437 72140608 Bolt, Carriage...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 42" 15.5 HP TRACTOR"" MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 DRIVE 42_'- 49"" 119117 29 "-'-_ 24 82 74"...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144436 Transaxle Assembly 140186 Pulley, Engine 142431 Spring, Return, Brake M747810100 Bolt, Hex t40293 Pulley, Transaxle t0040700 Washer 73350500 Nut Hex Jam 5/16-18 Unc 129221 Keeper Belt Engine 140157...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 STEERING ASSEMBLY • ¢ T--_-42...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121472X Steering Wheel 17490612 Screw, Thd. Roll.. 142033 Axle Assembly, Front 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 135227 Spindle Assembfy, LH STD551t37 Washer, Lock 135228 Spindle Assembly, RH 73610600...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 15,5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 ENGINE _!1 o _ OPTIONAL EQUIPM ENT Spark Arrester iiHIIII, , ii...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 134265 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 140846 Engine, Kohler Model No. CV15S, Type No. PS41508 137350 Muffler, Exhaust STD551131 Washer Lock Hw. Hlcl. Spr. 5/16 ..
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121250X 127438X Seat Spring 14O551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 123976X Nut, Flangelock 1/4 Grade 5 139888 140407 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16o.18 UNC Clip Push-In STD541437 STD541431 19171912 Washer...
  • Page 43 136830 Decal, Operating Instruction Decal, V-Belt Schematic 133178 Decal, Mower, 3 in One 142270 Decal, Fender Hydro White 138042 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 142234 Decal Ins. Hood 15.5Hp OHV 138043 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 133179 Decal, Mower QC System 138592...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9i7.257660 MOWER LIFT 161718 31 _...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136971 Wire Asmo, Inner w/plunger 136968 Shaft Asm Lift 138284 Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 2t/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted...
  • Page 46 "MODEL NUMBER 917.257660...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140081 131340 Bolt, Shloulder #10-24 Grade 5 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD533107 Bolt STD541410 Locknut 138017 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Bracket Asm Fr, Sway Bar 138440 131845 Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 319-0750 o>...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 319-0750 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 142959 DifferentialAssembly...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 BLOWER HOUS,NG,ND BAFFLES, AIR INTAKE I _1 4 _,_._ _ @-° 8___- IIIHI ENGINE CONTROLS CRANKSHAFT, i _-XHAUST I..........
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12 341 01 12 079 07 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover Linkage, Choke 12 096 06 12 237 01 Cover, Air Cleaner...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 _L'sTEMI ,s-.N_ 14 ''_ 24_¢_ _" H, ,,, H ,HH,HH,, H , ,,',,,IH ,H, CYLINDER H,,EAD, VALVE AND BREATHER ,,,,i...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12 853 08 Head, Cylinder Kit, Carburetor (Includes 12 318 02 Lifter, Valve (2) Key Numbers 2 through 4) 12 351 01...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 ==1=11,.==111=,,=1 HHHH= I i==1 I G NITI ON / ELECTR!,,,C,A,L,,,I OIL PAN / LUBRICATION --11 0--4 10 _ -_._ "_=._ 14 __ )_20 g--=l...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257660 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 CRANKCASE IGNITION / ELECTRICAL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION I2 032 03 Sea_, Crankshaft 12 086 14 Screw, Flywheel M10 x 1.5 x 45.8 Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block) 12 468 03 Washer, Flywheel...
  • Page 58 ....iii1,1,1111,,i,i1,1111,,i iii ii ii i iiii SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX..Operate your Tractor up and down ;he face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 60: Replacement

    ® OWNER'S 15.5 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) DRIVE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.257660 Each tractor has its own model number_ Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seatr The modeI number for your engine wilt be found on the blower housing of the engine.

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