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Craftsman 917.254531 Owner's Manual

12.0 hp ic electric start 38" ower deck 5 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.254531
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
®
12.0 HP IC
ELECTRIC
START
38"
OWER DECK
5 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
oAssembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustment
° Repair Parts
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.254531 ® 12.0 HP IC Caution: ELECTRIC START Read and follow all Safety Rules 38" OWER DECK and Instructions 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE Before Operating This Equipment LAWN TRACTOR oAssembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustment °...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT; THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND 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...
  • Page 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manu- HORSEPOWER: t2.0 factured to give you the best possible dependability performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS .Should you experience any problem you cannot easily UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............OPERATION ............10-13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......18-23 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIMTIES ..... 3, 14-17 STO RAG E ..............WARRANTY ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ..........25-26 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 28-43 INDEX ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments werg available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers_ Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor_ ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (2) Sheet Seat Battery acid Screws Metal #10-16 x 1/2 L....Steering Wheel Battery Steering Boot Owner's Manual (1) Hex Bolt t/2-13 x I ,, i (I) Shoutder Bolt 5/16-18 ....
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT 3/8-24 HEX LOCKNUT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. 2-3/8" (1) 5/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge Screwdriver (2) 7/t6" wrenches STEERING (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife 9/t6" wrench When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolto PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. ° Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. •...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5) CAUTION: Do not short battery terml. metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, nals. Before Installing battery, remove rings, etc, Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acclden= tat grounding. • Lift seat to raised position, Open battery box door.
  • Page 10 OPERATnON 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_ ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH...
  • Page 11 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 g|asses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses,...

  • Page 12: Carburetor

    OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing brake. switch° Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and be sure you have...
  • Page 13 OPERATION Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area TO START ENGINE (See Fig, 7) that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of When starting engine for the first time or if engine has the machine. This will result in a more even distri- run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move bution of clippings and more uniform cutting.
  • Page 14 ..ii ¸ lu-ill iii1,, iiii, ,u ..CUSTOMER RESPONS BILFRES nunl i]_, i,, ,,, lU,,, ..MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Br,a, ke Ope,ra!!on Check T_rePressure 6#4' Check for Loose Fasteners ..Sharpen!Replace Mower Blades LubricationChart Check Battery LeveVRecharge...
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER ESPONSIBILITmES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- _" "_ MANDREL nance_ BRAKE OPERATION If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear,,!han brake must be adjusted, (See 'TO ADJUST BRAKE in Service and AdjLJstments section of this manual), TIRES...
  • Page 16 iiiiii RESPONSiBILiTIES BATTERY (See Fig. 12) ENGINE Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient LUBRICATION for normal use. However periodic charg,ing of the battery wth an automotive charger will extend its life. Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year ff the •...
  • Page 17 AIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (See Fig, SCREWS BLOWER HOUSING Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter_ Clean the foam pro-cleaner element after every 25 hours of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty conditions.
  • Page 18 SERVSCE AND ADJUSTMENTS i,, i i i,ii1,1,,,,11,, ,i i ! ii CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF"...

  • Page 19: Side-To-Side

    ii,i, ....TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 20 and 21) - To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing Adjust the mower whife tractor is parked on tevet ground or should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 3/8" to dfiveway_ Make sure tires are properly inflated (See...
  • Page 20 _111 ..i ..SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS =:n,l,ll, TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED' (See Fig, 22) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on the mower housing_ BELT REMOVAL...
  • Page 21 ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE AN TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig, 26) if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer.. CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries goner- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS ,, ,i i,i ,i ,,111,,111,,, i, ,i TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL (See Fig. 28) TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 27) ... Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. CAUTION: Muffler is hot. Be careful fuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directly when removing retainer springs from...

  • Page 23: Throttle Control Cable

    ........SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS i ,, i , ,,i 11, i, i i, _L,,u,_,, , ill , = i i, M,,, =,H.,,.I, FINAL SET'f'tNG - ENGINE • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE...

  • Page 24: Cleaning

    ......, ,, ...... STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 25 TROU LESHOOTING POINTS ,i,, ,,i, ],11 illl , Ulll ......: .... • _:,_ ...... PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION I UU'U. Will not start Out of fuel. Flit fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly, See TO START ENGINE in Operation section. Engine flooded, Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
  • Page 26 ..,ir,, '1 ..,11,, TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS , i,i ..,,, i,ii i i,l_,_J,J ,i,J,i, CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM ,1 ,,1,1 Check wiring, switches and connections, If not Engine continues to run Fauity operator-safety presence central system, corrected, contact Sears Service Department, when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch...
  • Page 27 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER WHITE SOLENOID BLACK IGNITION SWITCH ..WHITE __.._"_T'- {,._1 ..BLACK CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH ATT'MENT CLUTCH BLACK (NOT OCCUPIED) (CLUTCH OFF) ,oN,T,oN S PARK BLACK UNIT...
  • Page 28 REPAnR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR ° .. MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga STD55!125 *Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4 STD541025 * Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc 109310X Key Ign Molded Craftsman 108824X Fuse 30 Amp Auto Green Tube Plast c 105687X 123620X Cover Sw Key BIk I 25 Text Sit...
  • Page 30 REPAUR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR ° = MODEL NUMBER 917,254531 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 23_._ "...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR ,-,- MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 131052 Chassis Weldment 12ga 38/42 127866 Drawbar Lt/yt 11 Ga 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty4t STD523707 * Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 3/4 STD541437 * Nut Crowntock 3/8-16 Unc 124465x0t4...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 DRIVE 30 _! 39 -_, 12 14 0----21 _ 19_o_...
  • Page 33 REPARR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NOn DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 120897X 19131312 Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga Transaxle 5sp Std Dana 1t0422X STD541437 * Nut Crownlock 3/8q6 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 123666X 105706X...
  • Page 34 !," }_J_I._ 2"_ i q!,l_,lii. I _o ,,+ s#'-'_ t \ " .,tp...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t00713N Wheel Steering Std Black Axle Asm Front 105669X 130460 Spindle Asm Lh 130459 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga Washer 27/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga...
  • Page 36 _)17 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127436 Seat V250 BIk/red Craftsman t21250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 126656X 123976X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Nut Lock t/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc STD523707 * Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 3/4...
  • Page 37 English 126685X Decal Eng 12hp Ic B&s Craft 109199X Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E 124489X Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 105809X Decal Chassis 5 Sp 38" Decal 124490X Hood Slope Lh Craftsman 130929 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 38 Decal...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 ENGINE F 3236 OPTIONAL EQU IPM ENT Spark Arrestet _)11...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Control Throt Rh Blk Pdl 15 t0 132759 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 131951 Engine B&s 12hp I/c Dual 1 Vt Muffler Exhaust B&s Lt Std 1256t0X 101326L...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR = ,. MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 38" MOWER 57 58 "J 19 17 10-.--- _'11"-""...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 38" MOWER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION STD541437 *Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Mower Asm 38"welded 129365 131290 Belt STD54t431 * Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 133502 Spacer, Retainer STD533107...
  • Page 42 FIEPAnFI PARTS 12 HP 38 '=RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 __'- 43 _ ri 72...
  • Page 43 REPAgR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917,254531 FOOTE/DANA TRANSAXLE- MODEL NUMBER 143.4360-06 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 120458X Housing, Upper 105928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth 2274J Screw, Tapping, Large 110084X Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth 1/4-20 x .734 108983X...
  • Page 44 REPAURPARTS 12 HP 38" R_DHNG LAWN TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RRDING LAWN TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.25453! BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217o01 12t CARBURETOR OV_UL 987,= _ ®634 © ._,78 ,,,,, ,,,, 601 I...
  • Page 46 EPA R PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR = ° MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01 .F{eference Number 310 ..|i "311 eo_ . T so3 l Armature Motor and I _Bolt Brush Drive 13rtveEndC_p...

  • Page 47: Installation

    REPAUR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDBNG LAWN TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917o25453t BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 283707_ TYPE NUMBER 0217-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 490450 Stud, Carburetor Mounting Cylinder Assembly 94637 399265 Bearing, Cylinder (Requires Special...

  • Page 48: Terminals

    REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" R D[NG LAWN TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.254531 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 02t7-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION Elbow, Spark Plug 221535 Clamp, Casing 66538 Brace, Air Cleaner 94419...
  • Page 49 SERVICE: NOTES...

  • Page 51: Operation 1

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR S_GHTING SLOPES FOB 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. greater than !5°), never across the face. Make turns gradu Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not...

  • Page 52: Seat

    ® 12.0,HP IC OWNER'S ELECTRIC START MANUAL 38" MOWER DECK 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.254531 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 seat.

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