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Craftsman 3One 917.252700 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 3One 917.252700 Owner's Manual

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SFJAR8
NUMBER 917.252700
OWNER'S
MANUAL
= Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
®Repair Parts
®
Convertible
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
I IIIIII I IIIII IIIII..................................

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  • Page 1 SFJAR8 NUMBER 917.252700 OWNER'S MANUAL ® = Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities Convertible • Service and Adjustments ®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 I IIIIII I IIIII IIIII........
  • 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 •...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    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 instructionsin 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

    i, i1,1, illlllHi H i HI TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS ......19_23 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15=18 STORAGE ..............WARRANT'/ ......:......; ....3 TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 25_26 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    i1,,1,,,1,1, ,11,1, ii i i,,Jl,JlJ RIES AND ATTACHM These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail cutletsand 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 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK IIII IU [LIII' 'III'IIIIIIIU IIIII Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton Seat (1) Knob Video (1) Shoulder Bolt Steering Cassette 5/16-18 Wheel I' ii Mulcher Plate (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga° Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size...
  • Page 7 111111111111111111111 i_,,i,ii1,1,1111111111,1, ....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 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE LOCK FLAT HEX NUT DISCARD WASHER WASHER The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for TERMINAL shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is importantfor PROTECTIVE best cutting performance. CAPS ° Reduce tirepressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 9 MBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs.5 & 6) DEFLECTOR SHIELD ° Install two latch hooks to muicher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown: NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting wetd nut from the top with hook pointing down. °...
  • Page 10 inl ..............OPERATION ..nlllullulllllll i nnlllln illllllll,lllll_,l_liii 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...
  • Page 11 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrationswith yourtractorto familiarize yourselfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments,, Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION ATTACHMENT SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH AMMETER LIFT LEVER CHOKE "...
  • Page 12 iiii 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 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 13: Carburetor

    iiJlll LIlll 1,1_ OPERATION LI ii TO TRANSPORT TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- Your tractor isequipped with an operator presencesensing ment lift control, switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wilt °...
  • Page 14 ATION ii i,iii, TO START ENGINE (See Fig, 8) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it willtake extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Depress clutch/Drake pedal and set parking brake. •...
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER BILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_./_o_/__ " AS YOU COMPLETE __._._. ,_,,_j_ _ ,_._ REGULAR SERVICE ..__" _ERVlCE DATES ctieCk Brake Operation lip 4 :(:;hock:for LooseFasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Biades c L.b"c"tio"O"a..... t.... 1 1 1 ! I ..m ..
  • Page 16 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- unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibration and even- nance, tual damage to mower and engine° BRAKE OPERATION °...
  • Page 17 //i,/i, i/,Jl,Jl,Jl/,/,Jl,Jl,/,,JllJl,JlJlJl,,/,/,/,JlJlJl,/,/,/,/i,/,/, 1/11, CUSTOMER IBILITIES V-BELTS OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary, The belts are not adjustable_Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear'. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrictcooling.
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER NSIBILITIES i ill llllllllll CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 17) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season° If fuel engine damage from overheating, Clean with awire brush filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJ illl iillll ,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,, , ,,,, ,,, ,,, ,,, ,, , , ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, ..........,,,,,,,,,, CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS; Depress clutcldbrakepedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...

  • Page 20: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or 3/4" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest driveway.
  • Page 21 RViCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaceclwithouttools_ Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - NUT "A" Remove mower from tractor (See 'qro REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal(left to right) charged battery. when wheels are positionedstraightforward, removeSteel- •...

  • Page 23: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - Move throttle control lever from slow (,,=_) to fast (=¢e) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture (See Fig. 30 & 31) screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn° Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine acceler-...

  • Page 24: Cleaning

    ill,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , ,,,,,, , ,,,,, ........STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more_ FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 25 TROU COTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wlllnot 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 Bad spark plug, Replace spark plug, Dirty air filter, Clean!replace air filter.
  • Page 26 lILly iiiinll[lUllllll TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system., Check wiring, switches and connections.. If not corrected, contact an authorized service canter/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department, engaged Poor cut - uneven 1,, Worn, bent or loose blade, Replace blade.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 SCHEMATIC ELECTRIC CLUTCH "ED_ A AAA_ BLACK SPARK PLUGS CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 15 AMP DO @ 3600 RPM REGULATOR :28 VOLTS AO @ 3600 RPM (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED) ORANGE i C..,_..,.__ BROWN HEADLIGHT SWITCH (OFF) HEADLIGHTS ----O-- REMOVABLE...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 ELECTRICAL _ 26...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144926 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer 121264X Cap, Battery STD541025 7697J Tube, Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose 145211 Bolt, Btr_ Frt 1/4-20 x 7_5 145209 Hotddown Btr.
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 119 36...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 145501 Chassis 140356 Drawbar t7490612 Screw, Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 145206 Saddle 145351 Shield Heat Kohler MV18 126471X Clip, FuelLine 145203 Dash, Plastic 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 145218 Panel, Dash, LH 145217...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 DRIVE • 1 85_...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer, Hardened 1 145607 Transaxle, Dana, Model Number 110812X 4360-97 12000039 Ring, Clip Pulley, Idler 2 146682 Spring, Brake Return 127783 Arm, Idler 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 123789X Retainer, Belt 12000004 Ring, Retainer !23205X...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.252700 STEERING ASSEMBLY .._ ..€ ./," <t"...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 STEERING 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 36 PARTS REPAIR TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,252700 ENGINE © OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 132755 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 141948 Engine, Kohler Model No_ MV18S-58560 137978 Muffler, Exhaust Tube Manifold LH Kohler MV18 136215 136216 Tube Manifold RH Kohler MV18 2751R Clip, Line Fuel 122439X...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 SEAT ASSEMBLY " PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121250X Spring 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 123976X Nut, Flangelock 1/4Grade 5 145O06 Clip Push-In 124238X Cap, Spring, Seat 124181X Spring, Seat 139888 Bolt> Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 17490508 Screw Thdrol.
  • Page 39 138955 Decal, V-Belt Schematic Operating Instruction Decal 147137 Decal Ins Hood 147142 Mower, 3 In One Decal 133179 146705 Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal, Mower QC System 146706 Decal 146710 Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Insert Strg Grilie 138047 146708 Decal Decal, Battery...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136971 Wire Asm., Inner w/plunger Shaft Asm Lift 136968 Pin Groove 138284 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 MOWER DECK 105 _" ,_ t06" :I'16 113 11_...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Guard, Mandrel, LH 144393 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 140088 Screw, Hex Hd, Thdcut 1/4-20 x 5/8 STD533107 Bolt 137729 Washer, Hardened 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Swa.y Bar' 133943 Arm, Idler 138440...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-97...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-97 KEY PART KEY PART' NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 132671 Housing, Upper 124639X Shaft, Idler 2274J Screw, Tapping, Large 120472X Spacer .633 x .87 x _755 1/4-20 x .734 !05928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth (Reverse)
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 A.o s.._ouD.,:, o,,F_,_ BREATHER AND VENT J _" 14 15...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 AIR INTAKE KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION 52 06341 Baffle, #2 Cylinder Head 5231305 Grommet (2) 52 063 42 Baffle, Fuel Pump X-276-7 Wing Nut 1/4-20 X-67-83 Screw, Hex Washer Head...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 J _LI ,,,,,,ll illlll CRANKCASE...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CARBURETOR CRANKCASE KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION Gasket, intake (2) X-82-2 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 (12) 52 041 09 Kit, Manifold 52 468 12 Washer, Flat 5116 (12) 52 755 91...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CYLINDER HEAD CRANKSHAFT ! L'ELECTRICSTARTER I...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKSHAFT ELECTRIC STARTER KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION 52 014 93 Crankshaft 52 098 12 Starter Assembly 52468 03 Washer, Thrust .119/.122 (AR) (Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 9) 52 468 04 Washe r, Thrust .128/.
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,252700 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 FUEL PUMP GOVERNOR 22"-.. il//-,-. "_, .,-.J 11.. flt__ \._., 7 F! 21-- "_'11 ->o _ • 3...+ " I_.,+/7',1 +._,,./71, iiiii iii i i,Jll,Jlll i iiiii,JlllltU FLYWHEEL...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 FUEL PUMP FLYWHEEL KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO+ NO. Screw, Pozidriv, Truss Head 25 162 01 Screen, Grass 47086 08 1/4-20 x 5/8 (2) 25 086 21 Screw, HexWasher Head 52 559 01...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 O,!L,,, ,FILTER OiL PAN I ..OIL SW!TCH l PISTON AND ROD i ....olLP_Mp i ..7 ..__...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH OIL PAN KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION )(-75-23 Plug, Pipe I/8 N P.TF.. X-67-64 Screw, Hex Washer Head #10-32 x 7/I6 (2) 52 050 03 Filter, Oil Pickup...
  • Page 56 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 57 NOTES...
  • Page 58 E NOTES...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING "-- .CU:r GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. IlJl IIl'lllJJJl!l IIIII ..Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not _1 _i,_ greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 60: Replacement

    AN® OWNER'S 18.0 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.252700 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat_ The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine.

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