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SWA/RS
MODEL NUMBER 917.256611
®Assembly
oOperation
Customer Responsibilities
®Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
l/
OWNER'S MANUAL
®
L;AUTION:
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 SWA/RS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 OWNER'S MANUAL ®Assembly oOperation Customer Responsibilities ®Service and Adjustments Repair Parts L;AUTION: 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 GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents...
  • Page 3 ON CRAFTSMAN RiDiNG 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 reeair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBlUTIES ..... 3, 16-19 TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 29-30 WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 32-49 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........50-55 ASSEMBLY .............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These ascessodes 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 GAS CAN...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat © (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x Video Cassette Steering Mulcher Wheel Plate (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) Manual Parts Bag (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) Parts bag contents not shown full size (2_ Center-...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY 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 CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) (See Fig. 3) iNSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. bands, rings, ete.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY • Place the R.H. suspension arm on outward pointing INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See deck pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower Figs, 4 and 7) to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Se sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left arms are raised with attachment lift control.
  • Page 10 iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and DEFLECTOR SHIELD Install two atch 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. Tighten hardware securely.
  • Page 11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied 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 LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR C_mpare the i__ustrati_ns w ith y_urtract_rt_ fami_iarize y_urse_fwith the __cati__s _f Vari_us c_ntr__s and adjustments" Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH AMMETER LiFT LEVER UNGER...
  • Page 13 OPERATION _l_lll_ The opereti_ of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into_ _A_r___ n severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or perform, ing anyadjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask I n=m "s '--tyg'"sesl HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR...
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface, Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO h'dls with s_pes greater than 15 ° and ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Opera- tion section of this manual).

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • Insertkeyintoignitionandturnkeyclockwiseto"START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL (See Fig. 16) run starter continuously for more than fifteen The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the seconds per minute, if engine does not start after...
  • Page 16 OPERATION Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). Sitting in the tractor seat. start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral IN) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULARSERVICE SERVICE DATES Check BrakeOperation CheckTire Pressure Checkfor Loose Fasteners V" Sharpen/ReplaceMower Biades LubricationChart Check BatteryLevel/Recharge Clean Battery-andTerminals CheckTransaxleCooling Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension Adjust Motion DriveBelt(s)Tension _sBmz Check EngineOil Level Change EngineOil Clean Air Fi{ter C ean Air Screen Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, 15) Care should be taken to keep the olade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a fileor on a gnnding...
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 16 and 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 SF or SG. clean to assure proper cooling.
  • Page 20 (See Fig, 17) AiR FILTER Your engine wil! not run properly using a dirty air 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, whicheveroccurs first, Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control 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 22: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on leveeg round or FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY.
  • Page 23 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig, 25) - Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Parktractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake, Remove mower drive belt (Bee"TO REPLACE MOWER Remove four screws From L,H, mandrel cover and DRIVE BELT"...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See ," WiTH PARKING BRAKE Fig, 27) 'ENGAGEO" The electric clutch should provide year'.; of service, clutch has a bultAn brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which NUT"A"...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig, 30) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forwara, remove steer- The motion control lever has been oreset at the factory and mg wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 26 D ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig. 32) Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- grill. ate e×plosive gases. Keep sparks, flame Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely and smoking materials away from bat-...

  • Page 27: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - • Move throttle control lever from slow (._) to fast (,,_) ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Re- (See Fig. 34) peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until The throttle control has been preset at the factory and...

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    STORAGE 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. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT iS iMPORTANT PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Fill fuel tank. Out of rue Will not start See 'q-O START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Engine flooded. Replace spark plug. 3ad spark plug. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to ran Fautty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch aena_tment. engaged Poorcut-uneven Worn. eem or loose b!ade Replace blade.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 ÷11 ° o111o---- BLACK BATTERY AMMETER I! _ STARTER WHITE .__1 WHITE BLACK ..SOLENOID (_L-U_'CH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) ELECTRIC CLUTCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED] (DISENGAGED} BLUE GROUNDING CONNECTOR AFTER FIRE SOLENOID BLACK IGNITION UNIT SPARK...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 ELECTRICAL •...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPT_ON 146140 Battery 74760412 Bolt. Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD541025 7697J Tube. Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X Clamo. Hose 145211 Bolt, Btr. Fri 1/4-20 x 7.5 145209 Holddown Btr.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o = MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 151169 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw. ThdroL 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 145206 Saddle 126471X Clip, Fuel Line 145203 Dash. Plastic 72140608 Bolt. Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 145218 Panel.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 DRIVE -=;2 •73 "'-...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 DR_VE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 150071 Transaxle Assembly 105709X Spring, Return. Clutch Bolt Hex 3/8-t6 x 1-1/4 142431 Spring, Return, Brake STD523712 V-Belt. Ground Drive 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 140294 141002 Keeuer. Center Span Rod Shift Hydro LT 140312 145028...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 256611 STEERING ASSEMBLY --:_JZZJj_- <...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 256611 STEER1NG ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Steering Wheel 142033 Axle Assembly, Front 135227 Spindle Assembly, LH 135228 Spindle Assembly, RH 6266H Bearing, Race. Thrust. Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917,256611 ENGINE _"41 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 134265 Control. Throttle 17720410 Screw. Hex Heac, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 151063 Engine, Kohler Model No. CV15S. Type No. PS41525 13735O Muffler. Exhaust 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90°. 3/8-18 NPT Washer STD551231 150554...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256611 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121250X Spring 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 123976X Nut, Flangelock 1/4 Grade 5 5 145006 Clip Push-In 124238X Cap, Spring, Seat STD541437 153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 124181X STD54143t Spring, Seat...
  • Page 43 151708 Decal, qs. Hooc 138955 Decal, Operating Instruction 146710 151302 Decal qsert Strg Decal, Mower, EZ3 138047 Decal, Hood, Craftsman. RH 146705 Decal. Battery 12-113-55 1467O6 Decal, Hood, Craftsman. LH Decal. Engine 140837 151400 Decal, Grille Decal. Brake Parking Saddle Decal.
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 MOWER LiFT " 1718...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25661! MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136971 Wire Asm., inner w/plunger 136968 Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove 138284 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 19211621 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle FLuted 122365X Buttor...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Keeper, Belt, idler 153125 Mower Housing (Weldment) 137554 Pulley, Idler. Driven 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 144917 STD624008 Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent Retainer Spring 137273 Screw. Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Tytt 130832 Arm, Suspension.
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o256611 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE = MODEL NUMBER 310=0650 44 " 113 _...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 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 150829 Differential Assembly 142932 Seal.
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 12-_,...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917,256611 KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 ENGINE CONTROLS AIR INTAKE KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Linkage, Choke 25 341 02 Knob. Air Cleaner Cover 12 079 07 Clamp, Cable t 2 096 24...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 FUEL SYSTEM -',__28 24-- _::_ _)--19 .,/// CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHER 4 "-'-. /19/19 18 _,...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 FUEL SYSTE_ CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Lifter. Valve (21 M-0641060 Nut. Carburetor M6 x 1.0 (21 12 351 01 Washer Plai_ 1/4 1275560...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256611 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 o_L _./_.uB.IcA_:Jo. - ° _ELECTRI ..,o-_ & c.A._ASE ..
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25GGll KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 CRANKCASE IGNITION / ELECTRICAL PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIFTION Seal. Crankshaft 12 086 14 Screw, Flywheel M10 x 1.5 x 45.8 12 032 03 Block.
  • Page 56 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 57 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 58 ..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. greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.

  • Page 60: Replacement

    ® SEARS OWNER'S 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START MANUAL 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) DRIVE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.256611 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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