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Craftsman 917.252451 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.252451
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o 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: 1-800-659-5917

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  • Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.252451 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o 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: 1-800-659-5917...
  • 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. III. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator...
  • Page 3 RID NG 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 or workmanship.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-24 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 14-18 WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 26-27 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 30-47 ASSEMBLY ............... REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCE$$ORBE$ ATTACHMENTS 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. MAINTENANCE ENGINE AIR FILTER BLADES...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton l .argeF,at Seat Steering Video Wheel Cassette (1) Locknut 3/8-24 Steering Boot R )-'_- Manual Parts Bag (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Parts bag contents not shown full size Wheel Steering Steering Wheel...
  • Page 7 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- SEAT nals. Before connecting battery, re- 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 ,/CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 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 SATISFACTION FROM Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT THIS QUALITY PRODUCT,...
  • Page 10 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 ofvarious controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference_ ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER...
  • Page 11 OPEBATmON 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 over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 12: Carburetor

    OPERATBON ° To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) clutch/brake pedal Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing ° Make all turns slowly switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will TO TRANSPORT shut off the engine.
  • Page 13 Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area (See Fig. 7) TO START ENGINE that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run machine,, This will result in a more even distribution of out of fuel, itwill take extra cranking time to move fuel from clippings and more uniform cutting°...
  • Page 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSnBILITIE$ F,LL,N OATES AS Y ou COMPLETE Check BrakeOperation CheckTire Pressure Check for LooseFasteners Sharpen/Replace MowerBlades Lubricaton Chart Check BatteryLevel/Recharge Clean BatteryartdTerminals CheckTransaxleCooling Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s)Tension Check EngineOil Level ChangeEngine Oil V '_ _1.2.3 Clean Air Flter _##z Clean Air Screen InspectMuffler/SparkArfester...
  • Page 15 CUSTOI RESPONSUBULIT ES TRACTOR BLADE MANDREL Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See 'qO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- TRAILING EDGE merits section of this manual),...
  • Page 16 CUSTOM RESPONSiBHLBTBES ENGINE (See Fig. 12) BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- LUBRICATION cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service •...
  • Page 17 RESPONSUBULUT ES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER MUFFLER CLAMP CLAMP inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARKPLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 19 SERVICE ADJUSTM CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING 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" 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 20: Side-To-Side

    RVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) 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 21 SERVHCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools,, Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 27) 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 ate explosive gases.
  • Page 23 SERVmCE ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ENGBNE Raise hood. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the (See Fig. 29) grill. The throttle control has been preset at the factory and Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely adjustment should not be necessary.

  • Page 24: Throttle Control Cable

    ;ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACCELERATION TEST - TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 30) Move throttle control lever from slow (,_.) to fast (,_) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture ment should not be necessary.

  • Page 25: Cleaning

    STORAGE ENGUNE 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. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...

  • Page 26: Blade

    TROU TING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel Fill fuel tank, Engine not"CHOKED"properly. See "TO START ENGINE" In Operation section, Wait several minutes before attempting to start Engine flooded Bad sparkplug Replace spark plug, Dirtyair filter, Clean/replace air filter Dirtyfuel filter...

  • Page 27: Seat

    TROUBLESHOOTING POBNT$ PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system Checkwiring, switches and connections, If not corrected, contact an authorized service cented when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department engaged Poorcut-uneven Wom, bentorloose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Mower deck not level...
  • Page 28 SERVICE NOTES =1 =...

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