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Craftsman 3One 917.257561 Owner's Manual

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CRRFTSMON °
MODEL NUMBER 917.257561
OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
• Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
Convertible
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all safety rules and instructions
before
operating
this equipment.
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  • Page 1 CRRFTSMON ° MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly • Operation o Customer Responsibilities Convertible ° Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. lillllllllllllllllllli iiiiiii iiii iiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiii I iiiiii i...
  • Page 2 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 GENERAL OPERATION CHILDREN • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting.
  • Page 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor.. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: tured to give you the best possible dependability performance GASOLINE CAPACITY 3 5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (API-SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-24 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-18 STORAG E ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 26-27 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 30-47 ASSEMBLY .............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH ENTS i iiiil,lllNi iiiiiiiii i iii,Hl,l,i, II,IINNIN I1,1 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 FUEL STABILIZER...
  • Page 6 i, ii ,rl,,,i iiiiii ........CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK '11"11 ii i ii ii1,1,1111 ii i i iiii1,111 I .llrlnl iiiiii Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton iiii1,11111111i ,111111111 iiiii ,Hn, nn Seat Metal Battery acid (2) Sheet Screws #10-16 x 1/2...
  • Page 7 nnnu,i i rl , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i..11 ilnll innl,,.ll,l,ll ASSEMBLY iiii n,lllll i iinn,Hi nnlll ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 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 II,,ll ASSEMBLY nu, nul ::::::::::::::::::::::::: HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan, ° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. °...
  • Page 9 iiirll,i iiiiiiiiii I IIIHIII,II II I,II1',,I, I I1'111111 ....ASSEMBLY H= Hm.m.. Hm.,.,, Hm=,m= INSTALL BATrERY (See Figs. 4A and 4B) (POSITIVE) ..,=.1 HH.=.,,,... H H,,,, HEX NUT '_ "';;" "* "/° .'°': !RED CABLE CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR SHIELD (See Figs. 6A & 6B) Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown, NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down,, •...
  • Page 11 i n l ii iiiii ii ,inl in,,,,,n,,i, i i,nl,,, OPERATION 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 locations of various controls and adjustments° Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENTCLUTCHLEVER IGNITION SWITCH...
  • Page 12 OPERATION ,,,Jl nl,,nulun i un, II UU,ulnlun,n, i i 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 operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    , HH=,H ,,, ==,==1,=,1 = " ='H,NH,, ......... ,,,,H,"=-"r, ==,_,,=, OPERATION = ==H,=, =H,= , ,,==,=_,lr TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig, 9) • Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing movement.
  • Page 14 ........i,,i,ii OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run the attachment being used.. out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 15 CUSTO RESPONSIBILmTIES =, = == MAINTENANCE SCHEDU"LE ..j_o_ ..,_/"_ ..FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE _//_u ¢ _._,Z._o_,_" ,, ,, Check Brake.O.p.e[.a!ion Check Tire Pressure 6#'.. Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ..Lubrication Chart .... 'T ,C,heck Ba!!ery Levee/Recharge , ...
  • Page 16 iiiiilU, llU , ii, CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- tual damage to mower and engine., BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 17 TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour the battery to "leak" power. slowly.
  • Page 18 iiii i,iii iiiiii CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT; PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH MUFFLER KEROSENE, NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrestor (if CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION THE CARTRIDGE° DO NOT OILCARTRtDGE DO NOT equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage° PRESSUR!ZED CLEAN CARTRIDGE...
  • Page 19 n ...... IIIIJlH IIIIIII II1'11' SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS iii1,1 ii iii1,1,1 IIHII iiii1,11111111,1,1 iiiiiiiii &: CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORM|NG ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, Turn ignition key "OFF"...
  • Page 20 ===11,,,=111,1 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....iiii iiii FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) HOUSING LEVEL MOWER IMPORTANT. DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDEo 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...
  • Page 21 u....... SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS nil ...... i nl ii ii TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without toot& Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- NUT "A"...
  • Page 22 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig. 28) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) ..... when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual°...
  • Page 23 iiiii 1,1,11 ill, iiii, i ii1,1 ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IIIIIHI ........I'1 ....ENGINE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE • (See Fig. 30) • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill°...

  • Page 24: Throttle Control Cable

    ,11,111111,1 ,,11ii, i i,,111 i iii ,i,iiiiiiiii1,11 iiii AND ADJUSTMENTS ,1111 ,11,111 ,,, i, iiiii ......i,i1,111 iI TO ADJUST CARBURETOR High speed stop is factory adjusted° Do not adjust damage may resutt. (See Figs. 32 and 33) IMPORTANT" NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE...

  • Page 25: Storage

    ENGINE lmmediatety prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or mo re. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
  • Page 26 i , inll LESHOOTING POINTS ii ................ ,i,iii1,11,,,11,1111,1 ,i nUll PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Fi$l fuel tank Will not start Out of fuel See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" properly Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Engine flooded Replace spark plug Bad sparkplug...
  • Page 27 ....ul,= .......... TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ,,,, ,,., Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence controi system Check wiring, switches and connections If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department engaged Poor cut* uneven Worn, bent orloose blade...
  • Page 28 RVICE...
  • Page 29 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 SCHEMATIC oltto BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP STARTER WHITE 8LACK _'--" IH v_ SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH II..(NOT OCCUPIED) IGNiTiON SWITCH ---@ BLACK "1 BLACK 8LACK _ ) ,"0 ATT'MENT CLUTCH GROUNDING...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,257561 ELECTRICAL 32 33...
  • Page 31 Cable, Ground 121305X Switch, Seat 140399 Switch, Ignition 3 Position 140400 Nut, Ignition Switch 141226 Cover, Ignition Switch 140403 Key, Molded, Craftsman t10712X Switch, Light I08236X Bracket, Switch 17021008 Screw, Hex, Tapping #10-24 x 1/2 104445X Switch, Interlock, Clutch 140336...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 140341 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type -IT STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge STD551237 Washer 140290X015 Saddle, 5 Speed 142844 Shield, Heat, Hood...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 DRIVE...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4470J 142608 Spacer, Split Transaxle, Dana, 5 Speed, Model Number 4360-82 109070X Keeper, Belt, Retainer '19131312 110422X Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge Spring, Return, Brake Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC STD541437...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 STEERING ASSEMBLY - -_5_- "5 .
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION '139768 Wheel Steering Std Black Axre Asm Front 142033 135227 Spindle Asm Lh 135228 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 127437 Seat 121250X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (btk) 123976X Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc Blkz 140407...
  • Page 39 109t99X 136128 Decal Engine 18 hp B&S 133139 Decal Chassis 5 Sp 42" Decal Mower Drive Schematic 42 140560 Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 136830 140561 Decal Hood Slope Lh Craftsman 140837 Decal, Parking Brake, Saddle 132674 Decal Grille Lt4000 Craft Usa...
  • Page 40 PARTS REPAIR 18 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 132755 Control Throt Rh Btk Pd115 10 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 143837 Engine B&s 18hp, Modef'No. 422707, Type Noo 1527-01 137978 Muffler Exhaust 136989 Exhaust Asm.
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 MOWER LIFT 25 24 2_23 3°...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Wire Assy., Inner, with Plunger 122507X Shaft Asm, Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133_62 '19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Gao 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 131340 Bolt, Shloulder #10-24 Grade 5 140081 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" Locknut Bolt STD541410 STD533107 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 138017 Bracket Asm FroSway Bar 131845 138440 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-82 11"...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-82 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142671 Housing, Upper 105928X Sprocket, 9Teeth 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 't06605X Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth 1/4-20 x .734 134394 * Assembly, Kit, Shim °750 Shaft...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1527-01 "'*e_ 305 2t9 k * REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCT10 N MANUAL.
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1527-01 e $92 t0S i [3se aASKET SET I 1861 PUMP REPAIR KIT I 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE . MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1527-01 1006 1005 "4_86 .--.-_. _332...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1527-01 ___ Reference Number Motor and Thru Bolt Brush ..Armature Drive End Cap End Cap Ass'yo Housing Manufacturer ..
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1527-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO_ DESCRIPTION *** Gasket, Carburetor & Intake Elbow 494533 Cylinder Assembly 271412 Spacer, Carburetor 491756...

  • Page 53: Replacement

    REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257561 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1527-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 222 491282 Upper Bushing, Governor Plate Assembly, Governor Control 552A 262331 94297...
  • Page 54 == ,,,=H,= ......==,ll SERVICE NOTES ...... = H'HH'H...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING _CUT o. JlDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. &...

  • Page 56: Transaxle

    £RilFT MRN OWNE 18 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START MANUAL 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number_ Each engine has its own model number, 917.257561 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.