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SW/A/RS
®
MODEL NUMBER 917.258870
OWNER'S MANUAL
Assembly
o Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
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:
! =800_659-59t7
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  • Page 1 SW/A/RS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities 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: ! =800_659-59t7 IIIIIIIIIHIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIII...
  • 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. II!. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 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 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 ............i_Ad¾TENANC_ SCH_DbL_' ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERV!C_= AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-20 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........2.9-30 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........5 REPAIR PARTS- TRACTOR ......... 32-47 ASSE_IBLY .............. 7-10 REPAIR PAR3S - ENGINE ........
  • Page 5 ..iii, ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORUE$ , '"'M"II'II' i ,i,,i, i, ,,,i These accessories and attach ments 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...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS E PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16+18 Seat Video Cassette Steering Mulcher Wheel Plate (1) Washer 17/32 x I-3/I6 x 12 Gauge Steering Sleeve (2) Lock Washers (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 Manual Parts Bag (2) Weld Nuts #10...
  • Page 7 Hill " I I I I1'1' ....ASSEMBLY ,,11,1, i,ii ......ii ,,11,11 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 atl parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY IINII ,!ll,,,ll HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. CONNECT BA'R'ERY (See Fig. 2) Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. ,,1,,, ....... ° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other...
  • Page 9 ..... ii , = n==,,= ......... Place the R.H. suspension arm on inward 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, Be sure tractor is on levet surface and mower suspension Retain with double Ioop retainer spring with loops...
  • Page 10 INSTALL IVlULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) DEFLECTOR SHIELD Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, loci<washer, and weld nut as shown, NOTE: Pre_assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing dowm °...
  • Page 11 i ilu,,q....r t,,,,/ , ,i ..i,u,,,,n,, OPERATUON i i, n u ,,,q These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product° Learn and understand they meaning, FORWARD FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING ENGINE OFF OILPRESSURE...
  • Page 12 OPERATmON lU Ull ,, ii,Ulll ii,ll 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 location of various controls and adjustments= Save this manual for future reference, AMMETER ATTACHMENT LIGHT SWITCH...
  • Page 13 ..,,,, ...... OPERATUON i i N,ill ,1,11,111 1,,,,,1,, i ,,i ,, ii '"Hi,M= ..1'""1'1 ..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 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 ,',I' _ , ,,11,1i ..OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in hills with slopes greater than 15 °...
  • Page 15: Carburetor

    , ===, OPERATmON i ,,u,uHn ..BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine°...
  • Page 16 , ;,,,,;,,_,;_,_ ..i,,-m, ..OPERATUON PURGE TRANSMISSION tf grass is extremely tail, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- CAUTION: Never engage or disengage pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired heightv freewheel lever while the engine is run-...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSUBILnTIES , i,, i .." i ..i,,i,,,Ii ,,,,,u,w MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__//_o_'_ AS YOU COMPLETE /_./_ _ _,_,_,_j-_._O'_'_ _" REGULAR SERVICE ../_/'_4__SERV1CE DATE s Chec__ kkBrake Operation ..6f , 6# 4 : Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners SharpentReptace Mower Biades 6/ ..
  • Page 18 ..,,,, ,,,, ..CUSTOMER RESPONSmB L T ES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN 8LADE (See Fig. 16) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte _ unbalanced blade wili cause excessive vibration and even- nance.
  • Page 19 i i1= i, i== .... ii ,l= ......BILITIES =,==,,, = '='HI'=IHr' TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig.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 , Hu,,, CUSTOMIE ESPON B LWT ES ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18) __'LL-'_'--.-.._=_. WINGNUT Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to _-_.__ COVER prevent engine damage from overheating. Engine blower housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood SEAL (See''TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILLASSEMBLY"...
  • Page 21: Clutch Pulley

    SERVSCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,, 11,11 ..,i,1,11,11,11 ,,i,, ,11,,, i,,,,,11,,, CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutcWbrake 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.
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE _IOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-tO-SIDE MOWER DRIVE BELt- REMOVAL (See Fig,, 25) THE FOLLOWING FRONT.TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY, BE SURE °,'0 P,DJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS Pa_k tractor on a _evel surface. Engage parking brake, EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE Remove four screws from [Ho mandrel cover and To obtain the best cutting results, the mower' housing...
  • Page 23 $ERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS i1,1 ' ='="" ..° Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT in "OFF" position. (See Fig. 26) Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake, clutch plate and rotor measures .012"...
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTPOL LEVER (See (See Fig. 29) Fig. 30) Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking btake_ The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS I=,H i=1= , i,,= i =1,,_1= FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheet toe-in is required for propersteering operation. RETAINING Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be RING necessary. If partsinthe frontaxle orsteering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust AXLE COVER...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ADJUSTMENT SPRING BUSHING Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. Close hood.
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i,i1,111, ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST- Move throttle control lever from slow (_) to fast (,€_) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position, tf engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture screw out (counte rctockwise) 1/8 turn. Rep.eat test and (See Figs.
  • Page 28 Immediately ENGINE prepare your tractor rfor storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for' 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT': IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
  • Page 29 , i,,i.......... TROUBLESHOOTBNG POUNT$ ........iiiiiir CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM ....1_ Out of (Ueir Fill fuel tank Will not start See =TO START ENGINE" in Operation secllon, Engine not "CHOKED" properly Wait several minutes before attempting to start Engine fIooded Bad spark plug, Replace spark plug Dirty air filter.
  • Page 30 ,i, i ,,,,111,,, TROUBLESHOOTmNG IPO N3=$ CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE ..i, i,,,i . ,,.,., ,, ,, ,u1,1,,i ..= .._ = Engine continues to run Faulty operator_safety presence control system, Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHR'E SWITCH CONNECTOR __OT SPARK PLUGSGAP sLacK ._, tGNIT!ONuNIT PLUGSON "_ "_ IN CYL ENGINES) REGULATOR 28 VOLTS AC @ 3@00 RPM (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED) HEADLIGHTS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS /-7-7 EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM, THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE...
  • Page 32 REPAURPARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917o258870 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPABRPARTS TRACTOR .. - MODEL NUMBER 917.25887G ELECTRICAL PA_tT DESCRIPTION 144926 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 7697J Tube Plastic 7603J Tray, Batter_, 109596X Clamp, Hose...
  • Page 34 REPARRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 47120 68 103...
  • Page 35 REPAtIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 140506 Drawbar, Gt 154913 Bracket Asm,, Susp Chassis Rh Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 13667IX558 PanelAsm, Side LH 17490608 73800700...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 GROUND DRIVE "...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7070E 151179 Key 1/4 x 2°5 Plate Console S_11_ _:'_:_"-i_._; Washer Thrust Axle Harden 7563R STD541431 Lockout 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/I6-18 x 1/2 7478O548 Boit Fin Hex5/].6_._._.::, Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 STD541437 142432...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258870 STEERING ASSEMBLY 33"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION t21472X Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 136960 Spindle Asm, LH 136959 Spindle Asm. RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gao 121748X 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304_75...
  • Page 40 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 ENGINE © 27 37 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT j...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 ENGINE t<EY PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model MV18S-58560 Muffler Asm Kohler VGT I44110 (lnc, Key No. 34) 13280328 Nipple Pipe 3/8NPT X 3 - 1/2 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 138129 Clamp TTJbeDoubte Engine t21361X...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 46" MOWER DECK 126 ! 116 117...
  • Page 43: Gauge Wheels

    REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER $t7.258870 46" MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRII:_T_ON DESCRIPTION 156086 156948 Deck Asm., Mowet 46" Keeper, Belt, Idler 144917 !38457 Pulley, Idler, Driven Bracket Asm.. Sway Bar STD624008 137273 Retainer Spring Sprinu, Sscondary 44/46/50 Vent 17490620 !30832 Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x t-1/4 Tytt...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn 140675 Strap, Fender 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.
  • Page 45 52-t13-54 Decal, Koh t8.5 Mag Sears 156835 Decal, Operating Instruction !46710 149516 Decal, Insert Strg Decal, Battery DNGR/PSNiAcme 138047 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal, Battery 146705 151448 Decal, Grille GT IPC 146706 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 142342 Decal, Drawbar CNTRL...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 LIFT ASSEMBLY "'_" 12,-_ 2425 "_ "X_S_, 14"_ 41 "...
  • Page 47 REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm, Lever 154389 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1_1/4 x 16 Ga. 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125531X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 48 RE!PAaRPARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE =- MODEL NUMBER 218-3010L...
  • Page 49 REPABRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 218-3010L KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 '142874 Assembly, Housing, LH 153767 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 142904 153765 Oil Seal .984 x 1o5 x .25...
  • Page 50 REPAgR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU..101--122 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO, NO. 127148X Swashplate, Variable Shaft, Pump 144569 Block Assembly 142938 122716X Ring, Retaining 122786X Pin, Stainless, Headless 122745X Bearing, Ball 122718X Gasket, Center Section 122715X...
  • Page 51 REPASR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 BAFFLES AND SHROUD AIR INTAKE I _--5 BREATHER AND VENT J _--12 17; /'_ ,/tv lf_l[/' Fc-'-"...
  • Page 52 R1EPAaR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917,258870 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 BAFFLES & SHROUD AIR INTAKE KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 52-063-41 Baffle, #2 Cylinder Head X-276-7 Wing Nut 1/4-20 52-313-05 52-755-83 Kit, Cover and Tube...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 19--...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258870 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER iVIV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 CRANKCASE CARBURETOR KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO= X-82-2 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 (12) 52-041-09 Gasket, Intake (2) Kit, Manifold 52-468-12 Washer, Flat 5/I6 (12)
  • Page 55 REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 , i i,,i DIPSTICK ! CRANKSHAFT €€ "i ELECTRIC STARTER ®...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 CRANKSHAFT ELECTRIC STARTER KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. Crankshaft 52_098_12 52-014-93 Starter Assembly 52-468-03 Washer', Thrust o119/_122 (A Rr.) (includes Key Numbers 4 thru 9) X-20_1 52-468-04...
  • Page 57 RIEPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258870 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 :UEL PUMP GOVERNOR iiiii iiii1,1,,,,1111 FLYWHEEL IGNITION B,_3...
  • Page 58: Terminals

    REPABR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258870 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER iViV18S, TYPE NUiVIBER 58560 FUEL PUMP FLYWHEEL KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 47_086-08 Screw, Pozidriv, Truss Head 25-162-01 Screen, Grass 1/4-20 x 5/8 (2) 25-086-21 Screw, Hex Washer Head 52-559-01...
  • Page 59 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- =,MODEL NUMBER 917.258879 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 i,ii OIL PAN ] P,sTo. A.0R0D ! OIL PUMP...
  • Page 60 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258870 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH OIL PAN KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO. X-75-23 Plug, Pipe 1/8 NoP.T.F. Screw, Hex Washer Head X-67-64 #10-32 x 7/16 (2) 52-050-03...
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING "" ..CUT GUIDE TH-_ iS A_. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH €,o SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not _1 AILA greater than 15°), never across the face.
  • Page 64: Replacement

    ® OWNER'S 18.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER MANUAL ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number Each engine has its own model nurnben 917.258870 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seal The model number fat your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine,...

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